Job Title:
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer with PLC Software skills to join our expanding team in Manchester.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical design, panel building, and project management, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop electrical systems for projects
* Manage a team of 2-3 people in the panel building department
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery
* Develop and manage budgets for projects
* Integrate machinery with robot automation solutions
* Design hardware using Autocad or Eplan
* Create control panel wiring diagrams and cable schedules
* Collate equipment technical files and set up software libraries
* Develop and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
Requirements:
* HNC/NVQ Level 4 minimum qualification
* Understanding of machinery process requirements
* Knowledge of client processes
* Basic safety control knowledge
* Experience with Siemens PLC Software (S7 TIA) is advantageous
* Flexible, honest, reliable, and professional work ethic
* Able to manage own workload and time effectively
What We Offer:
£50-60k salary + 5% matched pension and private healthcare
Hybrid working and relocation assistance
Commutable from Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Blackburn, and surrounding areas
This role offers a great opportunity for long-term career progression into hardware and software design management