Location: Redhill, Surrey

Salary: £40K  –  £45K depending on Experience

Full Time Permanent Role 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Hybrid available after Probation Period

Total Recruit are delighted to be recruiting for a key permanent position on behalf of a fantastic client based in Redhill, Surrey.

As a System Design Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in working alongside engineering and project teams to produce electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and assemblies for specialist communications and electronic equipment.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings in accordance with relevant engineering standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering designs using BS 8888:2017 and applicable industry standards.
• Create and manage STEP files and 3D CAD data to support mechanical and electrical system integration.
• Consider EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements throughout the design process, ensuring systems meet relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply knowledge of Low Voltage Directive (LVD) requirements to electrical system and equipment design.
• Work closely with mechanical, electronics, systems and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, compliant and suitable for production.
• Carry out design reviews, technical assessments and design verification activities, identifying and resolving issues before manufacture.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of materials.
• Support the build, testing, commissioning and installation of systems, providing engineering support and resolving technical issues.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers where required to understand technical requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability and cost.

Qualifications

• A minimum qualification HND/HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent, along with proven knowledge of and adherence to EU directives electrical safety and compliance.

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience in electrical / systems design desirable.
• Experience in electrical engineering regulatory environment for electrical installations including BS7671 wiring regulations (18th edition) and the Electricity at Work Act is advantageous.
• Proficient in the use of recognised drawing standards, including Knowledge of BS8888 2017.
• Familiarity with relevant technical standards is required for both EMC and LVD.
• Ability to develop design concepts from first principles with proven engineering design skills and strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and material properties..
• Knowledge of electrical enclosure (control panels and 19” racks) manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to produce high quality drawings (2D and 3D) using a CAD tool of choice (candidate can assist in the process of deciding the software The Business should adopt) to ISO standards.
• Production of STEP files for transfer to customer/clients as required.
• Ability to take a rough mechanical design and turn into a refined drawing outputs.
• Ability to produce Visio drawings as required to assist with other company needs.
• Experienced user of a CAD package such as AutoCAD. Ideally experience of an Electrical CAD package e.g. SEE Electrical / ETAP.
• Minimum four years’ experience in production of electronic and mechanical drawings at a significant quantity.
• Ability to work hard, show tenacity, proactively work on own initiative, solve problems using own judgement, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results.
• Must hold, or have the ability to achieve SC Security Clearance.
• Experienced in standard office applications.
• The ability to produce a high standard of work which meets or exceeds customer’s requirements.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an advantage, but not essential.
• Can do/problem solving mentality.
• Significant judgement is required to manage the internal cross-boundary relationships to ensure positive outcomes achieved.
• Role is self-sufficient and self-monitored.
• Judgement required to ensure correct priority level is attached to work commitments.

To apply: Please forward your CV to paul.goodchild@totalrecruitltd.co.uk or call on 01924 976697

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