Job Description

Peak Production are a market leading provider of automated test equipment, specialising in supporting our customers with bespoke, high-quality, test solutions. We support our customers from the concept stage, through to design, software, and production. We complete the end-to-end process all under one roof, making Peak an exceptional place to work. Our work is varied and diverse, meaning our team have a wide range of skills and can adapt their skills to each project.

Peak was founded 38 years ago and are proud to support customers in many industries, including: Aerospace, Defence, Medical, industrial plus many more.

When you walk through our doors, you join a company like no other. We are a professional workplace but still maintain a small company ethos and we are committed to providing our team with a comfortable, friendly, and supportive workplace.

Due to growth, we are looking to expand within our Electrical Design Department. We are looking to appoint an experienced multi-disciplined Electrical Design Engineer who will be working as part of a team to complete the design, development and build of bespoke functional test systems for the company's expanding client base within the Test Automation Industry. You would be based out of our sales office in Chester-le-street in County Durham.

The right candidate will have proven electronic/electrical design disciplines, as he/she will be closely involved with the conceptual electronic/electrical design of complete test solutions and their subsequent manufacture. The role incorporates design, component specification and project logistic responsibilities i.e. commissioning and integration.

This position will call for experience in the use of relevant software (e.g. Altium). You will need excellent IT skills, as the requirement to design and generate both electronic/electrical schematics, wiring schedules and complete system documentation packages, will be a key feature of the role. The right candidate must also possess good communication skills for customer presentation/ liaison purposes.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

Initial meetings with customers to gather requirements
Investigate potential solutions
Communicate with customers and other engineers to clarify requirements / meet specifications
Assist with quote / proposal generation
Technically lead projects
Generate electrical / electronic design specifications for team members
Provide technical guidance and review to other team members
Work closely with manufacturing department to inform and answer queries during assembly/test stages
Attend factory and/or site acceptance testing with customer
Review project engineering documentation

Ideal Qualifications and Experience

Formal engineering qualification in electronic / electrical design.
Minimum of 3 years industry related experience in electrical engineering at design / implementation level.
Experience of designing test equipment.
Experience of designing analogue and digital interface circuits.
Altium Designer experience preferable however any other electrical CAD software is acceptable.
PCB design, Harness design, Power distribution design, Safety circuitry design, Technical documentation.

Key Attributes

Good understanding of electronics & electrical engineering.
Able to lead a project through development to manufacturing.
Ability to work on a variety of projects.
Good communication skills to colleagues and customers.

Benefits

Flexible working hours.
On-site parking.
Company events & social club.
Company Pension.
Life Assurance.
Cycle to work.
Up to 25 days holiday.

Pay negotiable based on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY if you require sponsorship. Please do not apply if you are unable to commute to Chester-Le-Street on a daily basis.
Experience:

Electrical Engineering: 3 years (required) Electrical Design: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person