Electrical Engineer

Our client based in Shoreham-by-sea is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer who will focus on the application of a product as part of a conversions/solution for industrial materials handling equipment for UK Ex, ATEX and IEC Ex compliant machines. Hours Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 5pm (30 mins for lunch) and Friday 8.15am to 12.45pm Roles And Responsibilities Creation of project specification documents. Component selection for integration into original machine electrical systems. Creation of electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical to achieve both vehicle functionality and to meet legislative requirements. Contribute to design of components to be packaged onto vehicles taking account of extreme space constraint limitations. Specify suitable Ex certified primary traction batteries for equipment. Define electrical enclosure layouts and population. Conceive design solutions to achieve optimal execution cost. Specify product test requirements to support compliance activities. Producing documentation to support product certification and when required preparing product risk assessments. Essential Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Proven experience in a similar role. BOM generation. Design of electrical systems. Specification/sizing of electrical components. Understanding of mechanical/electrical system integration. A good knowledge of electrical and electronic systems. HND / Degree or equivalent in electrical, electronics, or automotive engineering. Proficient in using AutoCAD Electrical. Design of industrial vehicle electrical systems. Experience of working in a highly regulated environment. Exposure to CE marking and creation of technical construction files. Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge Design of electrical machine systems and controls. A broad knowledge of electrical and electronic control systems, for example industrial controllers, plc's, AC invertors. CAN protocol knowledge Knowledge of EMC relating to machines and control techniques. Background in fault finding complex electrical systems. Hazardous area regulations and design standards knowledge Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme - an extra 2 weeks of holiday can be purchased Company sick pay after a qualifying period which increases with length of service 5% employer pension contribution to be matched by the employee - salary sacrifice pension is available Life assurance at 3 x annual basic salary Cash back health plan - currently provided by Medicash Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme Health surveillance and health checks TPBN1_UKTJ