JA1434 Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Fareham
Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: GBP45,000 - GBP60,000
Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our client’s business which specializes in various fields including computers, racks, rack integration, tablets, technology, engineering, manufacturing, electro-mechanical, sheet metal, wireless sensors, defence, automation, communications, energy, transport, healthcare, edge computing, and micro data-centres.
The successful candidate must show flexibility & willingness to adapt to the needs of an SME size business and meet the following requirements:
Experience:
Essential:
* An established electrical design engineer with extensive experience across a range of projects in accordance with various compliance standards.
* Experience of original Electrical Design (please ensure it is evidenced on your CV, particularly if you are the Design Authority).
* Experience of designing AC and DC systems for a variety of markets, including complex markets with strict standards such as defence.
* Experience of designing cable and connector assemblies for highly regulated industries.
* Experience in computing or rack-based electrical hardware design.
* Experience of designing power management systems.
* Has previously been a design authority on a significant project and actively works to develop organizational capability.
Desirable:
* Experience of working on low voltage DC power and communication circuits.
* Low and Medium voltage AC power systems.
* Electrical safety assessment against IEC 62368.
Skills:
Essential:
* Use of best practices for the design of electrical hardware solutions from concept to production.
* Ability to translate customer requirements from a statement of work into designs that satisfy the requirements specification.
* Experience in design for manufacture and testing.
* Ability to simulate, prototype, conduct experiments, analyze and interpret test data.
* Ability to generate and review relevant design documentation.
* Component selection and bill of material creation.
* Experience with electrical drawing software, preferably SolidWorks Electrical or similar.
Desirable:
* Experience of working with BS EN Standards such as 62368 and 61010 (Safety) and Military specs (Def-Stan).
* EMC and regulatory requirements (CE/UKCA).
* ISO 9001 standard or a professional and process-driven methodology.
* RF design.
* Computing infrastructure.
Education:
* At least an HNC/HND Electrical Engineering qualification; however, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
Security Clearance:
* BPSS Security Clearance must be attainable.
Interview Process:
* 1st interview: 30-minute Teams call; if invited to follow up, this will be a 1.5-hour face-to-face interview.
* Candidates will be required to bring in Electrical Designs they have designed themselves and discuss these designs during the interview.
Screening Questions:
* Do you have experience of original Electrical Design? (If yes, please ensure it is evidenced on your CV, particularly if you are the Design Authority)
* Do you have experience of designing low voltage AC and DC systems?
* Do you have experience of designing cable and connector assemblies for highly regulated industries?
* Do you have experience in computing or rack-based electrical hardware design?
* Do you have experience of designing power management systems?
Personal Attributes:
* Ability to lead electrical aspects of projects and mentor team members.
* Ability to present and persuade customers of optimal design approaches in project meetings and reviews.
* Professional appearance and behaviour.
* Self-motivated and able to multi-task, handling multiple priorities.
* Attention to detail when designing to meet complex requirements.
* Able to learn new skills quickly and consistently improve.
* Lifelong learner and teacher of new skills to others.
* Organised, tidy with good time management.
* Works well under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Flexible, adaptable, and accepting of change; positive and enthusiastic.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays
* Life assurance
* Pension
* Sick pay
* Maternity/Paternity Pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Free on-site parking
* Employee social area including darts & pool table.
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