Job description
We’re looking for people with the skills and vision to build a better tomorrow. Join our Digital Industries Division as a Senior Hardware Engineer - help us re imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow.

You will join our Process Automation team based in Manchester within the Process Industries. The team is a group of expert Electrical Design engineers responsible for producing high quality software solutions on time and within budget.

As a team we are based in Manchester - West Didsbury (free parking) but are guided by our forward-thinking hybrid working policy, to balancing working in the office 2-3 days a week and remotely,

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be an essential part of a highly skilled team responsible for designing the automation hardware on various projects. You will be responsible for producing the design for both ’Green’ and ’Brown’ field projects, including supporting documentation, and provide support to Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget. Your leadership and guidance will be essential to the success of the team. You will also be expected to mentor and work with apprentices to assist them in developing their skill and knowledge.

You must have a proven track record in producing design documents including electrical/ mechanical drawing pack, System Architectures, Electrical Design Specifications, I/O schedules and Test documentation etc.

It’s exceptionally important that our people enjoy working here and therefore we take great pride in having a friendly, helpful, and engaging culture. We also appreciate that development and training is meaningful to many and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in our employee’s development, whether that’s Chartership, training or mentoring.

You will create impact by:

- Analyse and interpreting client preconstruction documentation and specifications, and sales proposals and ensure Electrical project designs meet the requirements.

- To solve problems and develop design solutions, play a central role in crafting vital automation system hardware and produce required documentation to support your design.

- Ensure Electrical design solutions consider innovation/value engineering for the best value, as well as safety, cost, and time constraints.

- Provide technical support, as required to project delivery teams contributing to and supporting planning, procurement functions.

- Participate in client meetings, co-ordinate with third party contractors and attendance of start-up, site visit, and design meetings, as required

- Ensure that the design is submitted for acceptance by the in-line with client requirements and that "Approved for Construction" documentation is prepared and issued to the delivery team as per the accepted programme.

- It is important to continuously develop your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, best practices, and innovations within the automation industry.

- Ensure all design activities comply with the requirements of the company’s Electronic Management Systems (eQMS) and procedures. Identify opportunities for improvement.

- Provide guidance and advice clients and remote delivery teams at all stages.

- Visit third party companies in undertake testing of you designs both prior to and including client testing

- Availability to visit client site and undertake site acceptance testing and supporting project team in IO testing/commissioning

Your success is grounded in:

- Electrical engineering qualification

- Knowledge of Electrical (E) Low Voltage (LV) design (BS 7671) and Control and Instrumentation (C&I) design (BS 6739) and the design of control panels (BS 60204)

- Functional Safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic, safety-related systems (IEC 61508 and IEC 61511)

- Knowledge of ATEX directives and Explosive atmospheres (IEC 60079)

- Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (IEC 61000)

- Knowledge of requirement for CE/UKCA Marking

- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD

- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose problems and identify and recommend solutions.

- Excellent communication skills

- Attention to detail.

- Ability to work on initiative, as part of a team and independently.

- Ability to lead and motivate.

- Ability to travel, plan, manage and prioritise own workload.

What can we offer?

Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company’s performance

Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements

Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.

Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.