Job Details: Electrical Design Engineer

Company
Renewable Energy
Location
Central Scotland
Salary
£35,000 - £43,000
Job Ref.
19636
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
14/08/2020
Benefits
To 10% Contributory Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Share Options
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Immediate Job Opportunity

 

 

 

Job Name

 

 

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

 

 

Reference

 

 

SC 19636

 

Location

 

 

Central Scotland

 

Salary

 

 

£35-43k

 

 

Benefits

10% Contributory Pension, Share Options

 

 

Urgently required – experienced, skilled Electrical Design Engineer ideally with solid knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical to work for a unique business developing the latest in cutting edge renewable energy technology.

 

The Electrical Design Engineer will be joining a UK based developer of disruptive, low-cost, wind energy technology, backed by a group of leading energy providers.

 

We are now recruiting an Electrical Engineer to be responsible for the electrical design and installation of both the ground based an airborne systems. The airborne device will have electric DC motors for controlling lift, thrust and control surfaces. They will be controleed by motor controllers and, initially, powered by batteries. The role will involved development of the airborne device’s electrical system i.e. selection and integration of controllers and motors, design of cable harnesses and mass saving analysis.

 

This role would suit someone with c8 years+ experience and who has held sign-off responsibilities in the past. This is a rare opportunity to work on a distinctive R&D project developing a significant new wind energy technology.

 

Role and Responsibilities

  • Providing the primary electrical design resource and sign-off
  • Selection of equipment and sensors from specifications and incorporation into design
  • Producing and maintaining detailed electrical drawings
  • Electrical fault finding\commissioning
  • Producing detailed engineering reports
  • Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Liaising with manufacturers & subcontractors
  • Maintaining parts lists, design records, Bills of Materials etc

 

Required Skills

  • HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • c8 years' experience working in a relevant field
  • Thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Good knowledge of electrical loads analysis
  • Experience working in AutoCAD Electrical or similar package to produce and maintain electrical drawings
  • Can inspect and approve electrical installation
  • Excellent English communication skills - verbal and written
  • Ability to quickly integrate into a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience liaising with supply chain

 

Desired Skills

  • Experience designing industrial electrical systems
  • In depth knowledge of IEC 61400 Electrical System (or similar) design requirements
  • Experience designing low DC voltage (battery powered), high current systems
  • Experience designing cable harnesses

 

You can expect a basic salary c£35-43k with up to a 10% matched contributory pension, share options and 25 days holiday + stats.

 

Located in Central Scotland, this role is commutable from within and around the following areas: Paisley, East Kilbride, Glasgow, Cumbernauld and Dumbarton.

 

For further information call Sarah Clarke on 01902 212 000 or 07519 122 547. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to Sarah.Clarke@automationexperts.co.uk quoting the above reference number. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

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