Senior Electrical & Software Design Engineer

Senior Electrical & Software Design Engineer required for a permanent, full time role in Hengrove, Bristol – BS14. Our client is a company specialising in intelligent and sustainable packaging technologies for pharmaceutical and food industries.

• £51,000 - £57,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 37.5 hrs a week with flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays – increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service
• Ample free parking on site or easily accessible by public transport

Benefits package includes

• Staff discount for various retailers including access to company benefits platform
• Tech Scheme/Cycle to Work
• Medical cash plan and EAP
• Life Assurance/Death in Service, x7 annual salary

About the role

• Direct design work on customer projects, contributing creative ideas.
• Design Electrical control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
• Write and develop PLC code for machine control using Rockwell and Beckhoff.
• Write and develop Servo Motion code for machine control using Rockwell and Beckhoff.
• Write and develop HMI code for operator interfaces using Rockwell and Zenon.
• Write and develop Safety controller code for the machine safety using Pilz and Phoenix.
• Produce Bill of Materials using Agile product lifecycle management software.
• Attending specification meetings with customers, providing authoritative contribution regarding the Electrical design aspects of the project.
• Take the lead on projects when multiple engineers are working together.
• Be aware of cost targets in design, purchase, and assembly.
• Document and archiving all project related material.
• Provide assistance to assembly personnel during the build phase of a project.
• Ensure that the electrical aspects of the machinery are in compliance with the requirements of the European Community (CE), National Electric Code, Canadian Standards Association Codes, and Underwriters Laboratory.

The right candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 10 years extensive Electrical and Software Engineering experience for manufacture and assembly.
• Demonstrable experience of programming using Rockwell, Beckhoff and Zenon, AutoCAD electrical or EPLAN.
• Trained in using performance safety levels and the use of Sistema, and understanding of Servo motion technology.
• Working knowledge of applicable standards and testing requirements, specifically European Community (CE), National Electric Code (NFPA 70 and NFPA 79), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
• Valid driving license and passport, willing to travel domestically and internationally

If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Pertemps Bristol Technical and speak to James Guyatt or Jamaane Ayton