Electrical Design Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Company

Proactive Global

Salary

£60000 - £65000/annum Benefits

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Electrical Design Engineer - UK/Netherlands (Remote Position)

The client collaborates with the top brands in the world to change parcel distribution and omnichannel operations. We create and deploy solutions, backed by intelligent software, to optimise quick, accurate, and economical order fulfilment and last-mile delivery. We are well-known worldwide for allowing businesses to stay up with digital disruption and growth ambitions. Our personnel, creative methodology, exclusive tools and algorithms, and optimal operations design and material and information flow are guaranteed. With a wide range of services and products, including network planning, automated material handling equipment, robotics, distribution centre operational design and implementation, and a full suite of lifecycle services, we consistently provide our clients with extraordinary value.

The Electrical Engineer II is a leadership and task based role within organisation's Electrical Engineering team, responsible for the design and documentation of electrical and pneumatic controls of Material Handling Systems (MHS). The ideal candidate has a background in Electrical Engineering / design and is experienced and/or capable of providing leadership to the Electrical Engineering project team and producing quality deliverables during project implementation. Leadership tasks shall be aligned with Integrated Design Methodology to ensure successful project implementation. Design tasks shall use standard design tools to provide high quality electrical designs in support of Clients' MHS Needs.

Responsibilities:

Leading medium scope and less complex projects through the detail design and implementation phase. This includes development of RFP/Supplier Selection requirements, electrical control panel phasing plans, Electrical Engineering work plans, and design approval packages.
Providing electrical system input to Project Engineer during design review meetings to ensure electrical requirements are understood.
Supporting Project Engineer during transition from Detailed Design to Final Engineering.
Reviewing and providing Electrical Engineering input to Description of Operation (DOO) & Functional Specification (FSD) documentation.
Facilitating project meetings as required by project cadence:
Producing meeting agendas
Providing meeting minutes to team members
Providing Electrical Engineering input to MHS implementation plan.
Developing Electrical Engineering work plan to ensure successful project milestone achievements.
Assisting Project Engineer during Speeds & Feeds review.
Leading Controls Layout review meetings with internal teams and Client. Supporting Project Engineer to achieve design acceptance.
Leading and directing support resources during development of project deliverables and ensuring deliverables meet Drawing Quality Control (DQC) requirements, including :
Electrical device layout package
Control panel fabrication package
Electrical installation package
Pneumatic layout and installation package
As Built documentation.
Updating project team on the current status of project:
Compiling project status reports
Attending project update meetings
Compiling and communicating electrical Assumptions/Decisions/Risk/Actions (ADRA) items.
Managing electrical scope utilizing DOO and FSD.
Escalating risks to Project Engineer and Engineering team.
Leading electrical prototype efforts for less complex solutions, including development of prototyping plan and communication of scope.
Conducting site visits to assist with installation and commissioning support activities.
Attending Client meetings as required.
Supporting development of lessons learned document.
Following and providing input for improvement of DQC process.
Supporting generation and enhancement of department standard documentation and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Engineering Group.
Constantly working to expand knowledge of industry best practices and latest technology.
Utilizing E-plan and Promis-e for drawings.
Continuously working to solve Client needs.
Proactively seeking work to maintain project utilization.
Using current design practices for material handling systems.
Adhering to all department standards.
Maintaining good design notes.
Attending and/or performing company training as required.
Being reliable; providing timely responses and consistent follow-up. Qualifications:

4 year engineering degree from an accredited college with 3-5 years of relevant experience, or 2 year degree from an accredited college with 5-7 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with 15 years of relevant experience in electrical design of complex automated material handling systems
Conveyor control process experience (photo eyes, solenoids, variable frequency drive, line scanner, print and apply application)
Knowledge of and ability to work with and manage multiple suppliers
Ability to work effectively on a team and support high levels of performance
Advanced collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal communication)
Experience working with MS Project and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment for position
Proficient in the use of E-Plan for electrical design
Flexible and approachable
Ability to self-motivate
Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of our projects Desired Qualifications:

Experience managing Engineering projects requiring collaboration between multiple Engineering work streams
Experience leading and directing support resources in Engineering design environment
UL, NEC, NFPA, OSHA design requirements
480VAC motor control panel design experience
Strong comprehension of Profi, Ethernet IP, Ethercat network design and requirements
Strong leadership skills.How to apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Aman Chudasama on (phone number removed) or

Why work with Proactive Global?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Benefits: Benefits