Job Description

Job Title:

Electrical/Controls design engineer

Department

: Engineering solutions

Location

: Plymouth, Devon

Reporting to:

Engineering Manager

Hours of Work

: 36 hour - 4 Day working week, Tues - Fri

Overview

At Applied Automation (UK) Ltd, we design and deliver world-class automation solutions to customers across a wide range of industries including Medical Technology (device), Automotive, Aerospace, and General Industry Manufacturing. As we continue to grow and take on new challenges, we are recruiting to expand our Electrical/controls Design team. We are looking to appoint an experienced multi-disciplined Electrical Designer who will be working as part of a supportive team in a dynamic environment, working on the design and documentation of bespoke control systems for cutting-edge machinery in the Automation Industry. You would be based out of our Engineering solutions office in Plymouth, a large 140k square feet facility.

Main Purpose of Role

The right candidate will have proven electrical/Pneumatic design disciplines, as they will be closely involved with the conceptual electrical/pneumatic design of controls systems to control bespoke automation machinery within a variety of industries. The role incorporates design, component specification, parts list generation, risk assessment of controls systems and generation of supporting CE documentation. This position will call for experience in the use of relevant software (e.g. Eplan, Sistema or Pilz safety software). You will need excellent IT skills, as the requirement is to design and generate both electrical/Pneumatic schematics, wiring schedules and complete system documentation packages, this will be a key feature of the role. The right candidate must also possess good communication skills for customer presentation/ liaison purposes.

Role & Responsibilities -:

Within our Electrical Design team, we focus on providing high quality Designs of controls systems ensuring that they are safe, accurate, innovative, cost effective and produced on time e to support project delivery. As an Electrical Design Engineer, your roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-

Initial meetings with customers/sale team to gather requirements Attend concept meetings Investigate potential solutions Communicate with customers and other engineers to clarify requirements / meet specifications Responsible for accurately and timely generation of electrical system architecture drawings assigned to each customer project

Specify individual industrial controls components including:

PLCs and HMIs Remote I/O Systems Variable Speed Drives Servo Motors Robots Printer etc.

Generation of technical file assigned to each customer project comprising of:-

Controls design build folder Parts lists and recommended spares for controls components Safety requirement specification generation (SRS) Risk assessment generation for Safety-related parts of control systems, using Pilz or Sistma. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, project managers, programmers and electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems into overall project designs Technically lead projects Meeting project budgets and project timelines To work closely with manufacturing department to inform and answer queries during assembly/test stages Attend factory and/or site acceptance testing with customer Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, best practices in electrical engineering, ensuring machines are compliant to the latest standards.

Key Skills and Experience

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, both written and orally Excellent people skills and work ethic. To be able to resolve problems quickly and efficiently as required for each successful project. Minimum of 2 years industry related experience.

Essential

Formal engineering qualification in electrical design. Have a Good knowledge and expertise in the design and speciation of industrial control systems. A good knowledge of Eplan circuit design software. Familiarity with safety system design principles. Power distribution design, Safety circuitry design, Technical documentation. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel). Strong understanding of electrical principles, including; BS EN60204-1 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines, BS EN ISO 13849-1 Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems and NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery

Desirable

Understanding of UL508A Industrial Control Panels electrical principles A good knowledge of Sistema or Pilz safety requirements software Component knowledge of Omron, Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, B&R, Turck Banner, Pilz products

Qualifications

Apprenticeship background or demonstrable practical experience in automation systems Preferably an HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar discipline Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customers sites (including overseas assignments).

Company Values & Expected Conduct

At Applied Automation, we expect all team members to embody and promote our core values across every project and interaction. As a Control Software Engineer, you will be a key ambassador of our standards, both on-site and with customers. We ask that you:

Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all work and communication Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues across all departments Strive for continuous improvement and innovation in line with our engineering excellence ethos Take ownership of safety, quality, and compliance in every task Represent the business positively with customers and partners, upholding our reputation for technical expertise and reliability
We believe that maintaining a supportive, honest, and forward-thinking environment helps us deliver exceptional solutions, and we expect all employees to contribute to that culture.

Benefits

4 Day working week. Sick pay. Free secure on-site parking. Company Pension. Up to 5 weeks holiday. Company events

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 Plymouth in Devon on a daily basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person