Electrical Engineer
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our clients team in Northern Ireland. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining electrical systems and components to ensure efficient and safe operation. The role will be responsible for providing technical expertise, interfacing with and acting as the link between functions, and providing inter department communications.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in developing concepts & proposals; ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget & all key objectives are met.
- Provide appropriate technical support on both existing product.
- Take ownership & manage the introduction of new technology to ensure robust, repeatable & stable test periods.
- Design products that comply with Company & industry standards & legislation with regards to machine safety.
- Ensure all Health and Safety procedures are followed in accordance with company policies and in the creation of project risk analysis.
- Create and test PLC & HMI software (mainly IFM).
- Write Functional Specifications for software.
- Ensure all project documentation & technical files are compiled and stored correctly.
- Support product cost reduction and product reliability improvement efforts.
- Directly contribute to and support continuous improvement in line with the business demand.
- Occasionally perform equipment commissioning, installation and testing both in Company and on-site.
Qualifications:
- Degree in an Electrical Engineering or Science discipline or equivalent qualification.
- Technical expertise in designing DC voltage control systems
- Experience in PLC programming.
- Familiarity with electrical automation of hydraulic systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working in heavy equipment industry of 3+ years.
- Comprehensive knowledge in design of DC electrical systems is a must. (3 phase electrical design knowledge a bonus)
- Ability to troubleshoot machine malfunction.
- Experience in electrical control panel design e.g. Zuken E3 Series desired.
- Experience in design of 24Vdc control systems including CAN bus, Modbus etc. networks.
- Development of PLC Software (ideally in CoDeSys).
- Knowledge & understanding of Hydraulic systems.
- Independent and self-motivated individual.
- Project management and analytical skills.
- Presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Travel will be required.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with the details below.
07843708111