Electrical & Automation Engineer

Our client operates globally, working from raw materials to finished product within metals production. They are now looking to recruit an Electrical and Automation Engineer
to report into the Engineering Service Manager and play a vital role in delivering complex product solutions throughout the full product lifecycle.
 
Responsibilities:

• Project responsibilities include productivity, technical output quality, resource control, progress, product standardisation, health and safety and compliance.
• Specifying the electrical, instrumentation and control requirements for mechanical / fluids equipment on projects
• Produce technically compliant and cost-effective design documentation; drawings, specifications, calculations, manuals etc. for a specific area/equipment and meet project requirements and company operating procedures / statutory obligations.
• Ensure that the design and documentation of electrical equipment is produced to the required standards, within budget and agreed time scales.
• Work with the engineering manager / lead engineer as the technical focus for a specific portion of a project ensuring a successful and commercially viable contract execution. This would include reporting budgets, progress and change management.
• Provide technical support to ensure that equipment is manufactured, tested, installed and commissioned in accordance with the design and operational requirements, either from the office or at site
• Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with Clients, Suppliers, Sub Contractors to ensure successful execution of the project, future business.
• Site support and commissioning of some products and equipment on clients sites.

 
Experience & Qualifications

• Ideally candidates will hold a Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Experience of project engineering and the project lifecycle from sales through to installation & commissioning from a specific electrical / automation engineering view.
• Strong ability within machine design and instrumentation
• Sizing and application of motors to optimise machine design
• Knowledge of safety systems for industrial control
• Proficient user of Eplan
• Ability to solve problems quickly and positively. Take an active part in the decision making of the engineering team.
• An understanding of Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Sales and R&D disciplines is desirable.

  

For more information on this role, please contact Ashleigh North on 07708 297 513  or Ashleigh.North@nesfircroft.com  
 
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