Electrical Design Engineer in Aldridge

Job Title: Electrical Design EngineerLocation: Aldridge, Walsall, commutable from Brownhills, Birmingham, Cannock, Dudley, Lichfield, Stafford, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall etc.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Could consider a contractor)Industry: Special Purpose MachinesWentworth James Group has engaged with a key client and leading manufacturer specialised in the engineering, design and manufacture of special purpose machines and automation equipment.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Job Purpose:The Electrical Controls / Design Engineer will design, develop, and supervise the production of control systems for our special purpose machines.

The successful candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering and control systems design and production.

Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop control systems for special purpose machines.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop complex control strategies and integrated system designs.

* Generate electrical schematics, panel layouts and BOMs.

* Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control system issues.

* Ensure that all design and manufacturing processes adhere to all industry regulations and safety standards.

* Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure smooth production of control systems.

* Evaluate and implement design improvements to increase efficiency and performance of our machines.

* Oversee system-level testing of all control systems to ensure performance criteria are met.

Required Qualifications and Experience: * Degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

* Proven experience in designing and manufacturing control systems for special purpose machines.

* Knowledge of PLC/HMI programming and industrial communication protocols would be advantageous * Proficient with CAD tools for circuit design.

* Understanding of industry regulations and safety standards.

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Characteristics:1.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

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Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team