THE ELECTRONICS GROUP | FARADAY HOUSE | CLAYTON WOOD CLOSE | LEEDS | LS16 6QE

TEL: 0113 517 0456 | EMAIL: SAIF@ELECTRONICSGROUPRECRUITMENT.CO.UK

Job Description

Relevant Vacancy: Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Reporting to: Division Director Reportees: None

Salary: £35-£50K

Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4% contributory pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank free parking, free tea and coffee

Hours: 37.75 (standard hours are 8.15 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.15 to 13.00 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)

Location: Leicester

Job Overview:

We seek a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support the engineering team of our load bank division, Power Prove. In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of electrical engineering principles, along with basic knowledge of mechanical design.

Responsibilities:

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).

• Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.

• Produce electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical and corresponding component layouts.

• Review and approve design information from other team members.

• Adhere to quality systems, including using Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to document changes.

• Oversee the CE marking process on new designs including performing DFMEAs.

THE ELECTRONICS GROUP | FARADAY HOUSE | CLAYTON WOOD CLOSE | LEEDS | LS16 6QE

TEL: 0113 517 0456 | EMAIL: SAIF@ELECTRONICSGROUPRECRUITMENT.CO.UK

• Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Division Director.

• Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.

• Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.

• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently.

• Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company.

• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills, Qualification and Experience:

• Multiple years electrical design experience, preferably some with machinery design.

• Qualified to degree level in electrical engineering.

• Knowledge of, and experience of designing in accordance with IEC 60204 and IEC 61439.

• Experience of the product CE marking process and DFMEA.

• A high level of competency with Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical is required.

• A CAD software package such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, Siemens would be an advantage.

• Ability to integrate not only with the design team, but also other office staff and the manufacturing operatives, with clear communication and an approachable personality.

The Company:

An established electrical equipment manufacturer with over 100 years of experience. Design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

THE ELECTRONICS GROUP | FARADAY HOUSE | CLAYTON WOOD CLOSE | LEEDS | LS16 6QE

TEL: 0113 517 0456 | EMAIL: SAIF@ELECTRONICSGROUPRECRUITMENT.CO.UK

Applications for products include the filter and neutral earthing for MV and HV systems, the dynamic braking of motors and industrial drives and the load testing of batteries and generators. Supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

THE ELECTRONICS GROUP | FARADAY HOUSE | CLAYTON WOOD CLOSE | LEEDS | LS16 6QE

TEL: 0113 517 0456 | EMAIL: SAIF@ELECTRONICSGROUPRECRUITMENT.CO.UK