Electrical Systems PLC Engineer

Company:  Rapiscan Systems
Location: stoke-on-trent
Closing Date: 20/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Description

Working within the Cargo and Vehicle Inspection section of Rapiscan Systems Engineering team. As part of our team, you will be involved in projects at all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept generation, new product introduction and continuous improvement in manufacture. In your role as an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be expected to support the design, development and maintenance of electrical drawings and PLC/HMI code on CVI x-ray scanning equipment. Working within the Electrical Engineering team, management of drawings, BoMs, PLC updates, revision control and lifecycle management will be an important part of the role.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret specifications and customer requirements from Sales, Project Managers and Engineering Management.
  • Produce technical documentation to support designs.
  • Create electrical schematics and 3D panel layouts using Eplan P8 and Pro Panel.
  • Export BoM data for electrical hardware.
  • Create PLC code using Studio5000 & CoDeSys in line with the system architecture.
  • Design HMI screens to match the system’s requirements.
  • Issue designs into the PLM system via the ECO process.
  • Provide technical support through production and commissioning.
  • Work within the company quality and safety procedures.
  • Provide service support and action ECRs allocated.
  • Visit sites as required.


Essential

  • Strong knowledge of electrical control systems including PLC controllers.
  • Flexibility to respond to changing business needs.
  • Willingness to travel with good presentation skills.
  • Great time management skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team and individually.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Presentation, Teams & Word).

Desirable

  • Experience in using CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Eplan or Solidworks Electrical.
  • Experience in PLC Programming platforms such as Studio5000 or CoDeSys.
  • Experience programming VFD/Servo Drives within Rockwell environments.
  • experience in a relevant field of work
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study

Desired

  • BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study
  • Experience in this field of work.

Company Benefits

  • Excellent salary
  • Excellent career development.
  • Holidays 25 days holidays plus bank holidays increases up to 29 days after 10 years’ service.
  • Life insurance entitlement from first working day which is four times your basic salary.
  • Charity work 2 days paid leave if you wish to volunteer and work for your nominated charity.
  • One day paid leave to take your Birthday off
  • Pension
  • Company Car Lease Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
  • Healthcare Cash plan
  • Eden Red discounts


  • OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

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