Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location: Leicester , Leicestershire Salary: From 30,000 to 35,000 per annum Date posted: 11/06/2012 20:53 Job type:Permanent Company: Simpson Recruitment Contact: Gary Simpson Ref: Totaljobs/13044RP Job ID: 53813774

Our client is the worlds foremost power resistor manufacturer offering an unrivalled combination of engineering expertise and the widest range of power resistor technologies for LV, MV and HV applications.

They are now looking for an experienced electrical engineer who can provide expertise to support the engineering team with the design of electrical equipment for a range of industrial applications. This will include electrical best practice and implementation of industry standards. This is a pivotal role to the business as the design team continue to develop innovative solutions to meet customer specifications and develop products for new market applications.

The specific nature of the product make it essential that thisindividual has an excellent grasp of mechanical and electrical engineering principles. The candidate will be expected to have had several years hands-on design experience.

Ability to integrate not only with the design team, other office staff and the manufacturing operatives is essential making clear communication and an approachable personality non-optional.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Product design and development to meet time, cost and quality objectives.

2. Select and specify raw materials and key components.

3. Prepare designs, drawings and Bills of Materials.
4. Product testing when required.

5. R&D work as agreed with the Engineering Manager

6. Compile and maintain an engineering library to include technical reports, supplier and raw material information, design data and methods.

7. Conduct technical investigations, develop and maintain appropriate design and support processes, carrying out root cause analysis and initiating corrective action as necessary.

8. Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service and Customer Support.

9. To deliver projects on schedule and on budget, demonstrating the ability to handle the pressure of managing a complex range of projects, a high volume of work, within a fastpace of implementation.

Knowledge & Experience

At least 5 years electrical design work preferably with medium voltage design and associated equipment including test and use of electrical equipment.

Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical would be an advantage.

Salary levels are in a band of 30 35,000 (more for exceptional candidates), to apply please send your CV to Gary Simpson at jobs@simpsonrecruitment.com or call 01283 713832.