Published Description:

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join an established and growing company located in Hitchin, working on state-of-the art process automation, robotics, and test systems within the logistics, automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries.

We are looking for a well-rounded engineer to work on a variety of equipment for robotic and automation systems. You will have design influence and the scope of the job will be varied covering widely different requirements.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role will involve working through all phases of a project life cycle including: –
• Generate proposal / specification documents
• Produce technical drawings, schematics, and IO assignments for manufacturing
• Review designs and produce accurate BOM’s for hand over to purchasing and manufacturing
• Validate designs to ensure all requirements have been achieved
• Ensure that all designs perform to best practice technology standards and are not over engineered for customer applications
• Assist and support the manufacturing team during the builds ensuring a smooth build on equipment
• Produce control processes for the test equipment and machines designed
• Create documentation and perform risk analysis reviews to support UKCA / CE marking as appropriate
• Good document control including engineering change control and drawing revision

PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience with understanding of bespoke robotics and automation equipment design
• An understanding and experience of vehicle electrical systems & schematics would be beneficial
• Experience and knowledge of working in a practical, hands-on environment
• Experience in Solidworks Electrical preferred but other package history will be considered (E Plan etc) as training can be provided
• Ability to overcome problems as they arise is important, as are the abilities to be self-disciplined, motivated, and quick thinking

ADDITIONAL

• We are looking for dynamic self-starters who can work proactively and as part of a team
• A desire to understand how and why systems function is critical, as is the tenacity to stick with and resolve the problem at hand
• The occasional need to work on client sites
• Full Driving license and own car is beneficial

WHAT WE OFFER

Your growth is central to our clients success. You would be joining a company where you’re encouraged to excel and your contributions to teams and projects are valued.

? Competitive salary
? Personal training and development budget
? Pension & Healthcare contributions
? Remote / flexible working
? Bonus Scheme
? Career Support 
? Friday afternoons off
? Social events

If this is of interest please reach out to Jabe Bean on 01525306220 or email JBean@octagongroup.co.uk .