Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer 60% Onsite in Benfleet, Essex 40% international travel to India, US, Mexico, Austria (you must be able to obtain work permits for these regions) Permanent, full-time The Role This is a hands-on engineering position that combines office-based project support with international travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and technical service. Working as part of the Electrical department, you'll be involved in a range of technical activities - PLC and HMI programming to supporting bespoke electrical equipment design and providing on-site customer support. Following a period of training, you'll take on a dual role with both project-based responsibilities and international field service work. Key responsibilities include: Providing office-based technical support to global customers Actively contributing to R&D projects in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. Travelling internationally for installation, commissioning, and service work Programming and fault-finding with PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems Supporting the coordination and delivery of customer-specific projects Liaising with internal departments including design, project engineering, and the electrical workshop Working with AutoCAD to support design and documentation processes Supporting the ongoing development of electrical systems, working closely with the Electrical Engineering Manager The Candidate The right candidate will bring a combination of electrical engineering knowledge and practical hands-on experience, ideally within a manufacturing, installation, or maintenance environment. We're looking for someone who: Holds at least an ONC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or higher) Has experience with PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems Has knowledge of or exposure to AutoCAD Understands Single and Three Phase Power Transformers (desirable) Has a background in electrical manufacturing, installation, or maintenance Is confident supporting customers both remotely and on-site Is eager to learn and develop new technical skills through supported training You should also be: Comfortable working across departments to deliver complex projects Willing and able to travel internationally to customer sites Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality technical work The Benefits International travel opportunities Ongoing training and professional development Exposure to advanced electrical systems in a global engineering business Supportive team environment with career growth potential