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Electrical & Software Project Engineer
Location: North West
Position: Electrical Engineer
Salary: £31000 - £35000 depending on experience.
Date Posted: 01 March 2012
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Reference: JG5935
Job Description:

Our client based in Haywood are a manufacturer of complex machinery which is sold world wide into the packaging and substrate coating industries.

The ideal candidate we are looking for would be an Electrical & Software Project Engineer to work primarily in a factory environment but also at our customer sites worldwide on retrofits. A substantial working out bonus will be paid for retrofit work undertaken on customer sites.

The successful candidate would be expected to design, program & manage large LV control panels / systems which typically cost over £100K in materials per machine.

Candidates without all the essential requirements would be considered if they are sufficiently strong in other areas to compensate.

 

Key functions of this position include but are not restricted to:

 

1                      Project management of all aspects of machine electrical & software design

2                      Ability to design and draw electrical circuits (to relevant British, European & American regulations) and select components and cables taking into account all circuit and environmental conditions

3                      Advancement/refinement of existing software platforms/controls systems

4                      Adherence to internal and regulatory electrical system and standards.

5                      Liaison with customers (internal & external) and suppliers.

6                      Development of electrical drawings from new sheet through to red line updates of electrical drawings.
 

Acquired knowledge or Qualifications

Essential:

·          Computer Literate in Microsoft Applications

·          Experienced in the design & construction of electrical circuits and control panels

·          Knowledge of the relevant British & European Regulations

·          Experience in the programming and commissioning of PLC systems

·          Experience in the programming and commissioning of SCADA and/or HMI systems

·          Experience in the programming and commissioning of AC asynchronous & / or servo drive systems.

·          Commissioning of machinery on site.

Desirable:

·          AutoCAD (R14 onward) experience

·          Promis-e – Electrical Drafting Package.

·          RSWire – Electrical Drafting Package.

·          BS7671:2001 IEE Wiring Regulations.

·          Experience of BOM’s systems.

·          Siemens Step 7 PLC programming.

·          Siemens WinCC SCADA programming.

·          CoDeSys (TwinCAT) programming

·          Delphi programming

·          Programming AC & DC drive systems.

·          FieldBus applications.

·          Appreciation of pneumatic, hydraulic, machine controls & other mechanical systems.

·          Graduate or HND qualified

·          Knowledge of relevant American Regulations

·          Process/Vacuum system experience.

Impact on Others

Essential:

·          Good communication skills at all levels, verbal and written.

·          Willing to work as a full, supportive team member.

·          Must be able to work unsupervised and be self motivated.

Innate Abilities

Essential:

·        Ability to contribute ideas/innovation to continued improvement of machine design and drawing systems.

Desirable:

·          Willing to develop on existing skills.

·          Ability to explain instructions & procedures to vendors and customers.

Motivation

Essential:

·          Must be self motivated with a desire to achieve high standards.

·          A strong sense of ownership.

·          Must be able to meet target completion of tasks.

Adjustment:

Availability and unhindered capability for worldwide travel

Although the normal place of work will be in the company design office, there will be a requirement on some projects and retrofit work for travel.

 
Benefits:

40 hour week – core hours 08:30-17:00 30 mins for lunch.  Start time is flexible 07:30-09:00

33 days holiday pro rata – extra day after 5 yrs additional day after 10 yrs.

Company sick pay scheme after 6 months satisfactory employment

Group Personal Pension Plan after 3 months employment

Income Protection Insurance – at the discretion of the insurers 70% of salary + pension contribution in the event of long term sickness

Life Assurance 2.5 x salary in the unfortunate event of death in service
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