Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Role: Electrical Design EngineerLocation: StockportDuration: Permanent Key Responsibilities*Interpret/develop clients standards and technical specifications to enable the sales team to offer the best solutions to the customer.*Ensure the design output complies with clients specifications.*Complete datasheets for electrical/instrumentation devices/equipment.*Review and approval of sub-vendor/sub-suppliers technical quotations (tender package) and evaluate it against projects requirements and clients specifications.*To transfer electrical designs to 2D CAD drawings, submitting completed drawings to the documentation controllers and reviewing returned customer comments and making the relevant amendments.*To provide support to the sales team when quoting for and finalising orders.*To support the documentation team when resolving technical queries that arise for the approval process with the end user*To work closely with production team and the purchasing department, providing proactive support during the procurement and manufacturing stages of an order.*To work alongside the Purchasing and quality team for suppler selection and approval.*Drive MUV initiatives around cost down exercise for electrical equipment and proactively challenge the norm and look for innovative solutions*Deliver innovative solutions to ensure products ranges remain at the forefront of the marketTechnical Skills*Knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (including word, excel, outlook)*Knowledge of different LV Voltage Levels / Power Supplies (3-Phase and Single Phase)*Able to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams and electrical circuits control philosophies. *Able to recognise major devices and their functions in the schematic diagrams including fuses/circuit breakers, contactors, switches etc*Able to select proper electrical and instrumentation cables and cable glands, familiarity with different types of cables and cable glands as well as different manufacturers*Familiarity with different types of change-over contacts (SPDT, DPDT) in instrument devices like position switches *Familiarity with control systems and PLC devices*Familiarity with Earthing System*Familiarity with Electrical Trace Tape Heating System & immersion heating systems*Familiarity with Field Instruments such as Switches, Temperature Sensors, Transmitters, etcKnowledge of industrial standards such as BS 7671, ATEX and IEC-60079-14 are essential*Knowledge of ATEX Directives and ATEX Marking to select proper Ex. Certified Electrical/Instrument Devices/Equipment for hazardous area applications*Able to differentiate between ATEX, IECEX and North Americas Explosive Atmosphere Markings *Worldwide marking and approvals of electrical equipment*Awareness of SAS technology*Experience in SAGE 200 ERP or similar*Awareness of ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advertSpring Engineering Solutions (a trading name of Roevin Management Services Limited) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Spring Engineering Solutions is an Equal OpportunitiesEmployer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Spring Engineering Solutions. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.