Electrical Design Engineer
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Salary: £40,000-£55,000 DOE + up to 25% bonus
Jackson Hogg are delighted be working with a global provider of combat engineering equipment within the defence sector. This client is looking to bring an Electrical Design/Controls to be part of a team responsible for product design, innovative product development, and the delivery of the complete manufacturing and technical data packs associated with their contracts.
This is a permanent, hybrid role (2 days working from home), based in Newcastle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working within a multi-discipline engineering team to meet the project requirements.
* Develop electrical designs from concept through to manufacturing detail, including specifications of proprietary components, supporting analysis and reports.
* Develop, program, and test PLC systems for controlling PEL products.
* Hosting and participating in internal and external design reviews, providing technical input throughput the development of a product/solution.
* Supporting verification of fellow engineers’ designs.
* Developing the testing requirements for both prototype and product manufacture.
* Supporting build, commissioning, and trials of new products.
* Analysing problems and producing ideas/designs to solve them.
* Working within the budget to deliver safe, effective products, on-time and to specification.
* Maintaining a knowledge of current technical trends and innovation to assist in the development of current and future products.
* Supporting delivery of customer training.
* Working cross functionally (Commercial, Sales, Projects teams) within the business to improve efficiency and deliver effective products.
* Coaching team members to improve capabilities and develop their engineering knowledge / expertise.
Key Requirements:
* A degree in Electrical, Control, or Electronics Engineering, Science, Physics or Maths with a grade of at least a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification and experience.
* Proven experience in automotive, robotics, or manufacturing industry.
* Experience of electronics and electrical design is essential.
* Knowledge of PLC software is beneficial but can be trained on the role.
* Able to think laterally when problem solving.
* Ability to investigate and interpret data, issues, and situations, to make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
* Staff development and career progression is crucial to the business, and they are therefore seeking a highly motivated engineer that can help others to develop and achieve their potential. You will therefore have skills in (or an interest in undertaking) the leadership and development/mentoring of staff and to help develop others by sharing your knowledge and experience.
* Appetite for learning new technologies and applications.
* Ability to communicate complex procedures to colleagues.
* Self-motivating, initiative-taking and results driven approach.
* If you are interested in this role please submit your CV below
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Salary: £40,000-£55,000 DOE + up to 25% bonus
Jackson Hogg are delighted be working with a global provider of combat engineering equipment within the defence sector. This client is looking to bring an Electrical Design/Controls to be part of a team responsible for product design, innovative product development, and the delivery of the complete manufacturing and technical data packs associated with their contracts.
This is a permanent, hybrid role (2 days working from home), based in Newcastle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working within a multi-discipline engineering team to meet the project requirements.
* Develop electrical designs from concept through to manufacturing detail, including specifications of proprietary components, supporting analysis and reports.
* Develop, program, and test PLC systems for controlling PEL products.
* Hosting and participating in internal and external design reviews, providing technical input throughput the development of a product/solution.
* Supporting verification of fellow engineers’ designs.
* Developing the testing requirements for both prototype and product manufacture.
* Supporting build, commissioning, and trials of new products.
* Analysing problems and producing ideas/designs to solve them.
* Working within the budget to deliver safe, effective products, on-time and to specification.
* Maintaining a knowledge of current technical trends and innovation to assist in the development of current and future products.
* Supporting delivery of customer training.
* Working cross functionally (Commercial, Sales, Projects teams) within the business to improve efficiency and deliver effective products.
* Coaching team members to improve capabilities and develop their engineering knowledge / expertise.
Key Requirements:
* A degree in Electrical, Control, or Electronics Engineering, Science, Physics or Maths with a grade of at least a 2:1 or an equivalent qualification and experience.
* Proven experience in automotive, robotics, or manufacturing industry.
* Experience of electronics and electrical design is essential.
* Knowledge of PLC software is beneficial but can be trained on the role.
* Able to think laterally when problem solving.
* Ability to investigate and interpret data, issues, and situations, to make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
* Staff development and career progression is crucial to the business, and they are therefore seeking a highly motivated engineer that can help others to develop and achieve their potential. You will therefore have skills in (or an interest in undertaking) the leadership and development/mentoring of staff and to help develop others by sharing your knowledge and experience.
* Appetite for learning new technologies and applications.
* Ability to communicate complex procedures to colleagues.
* Self-motivating, initiative-taking and results driven approach.
* If you are interested in this role please submit your CV below