EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer – Based Lancashire – Permanent Position – Immediate Start
 
£45-£47.5k Package
 
Renewable Energy / Alternative Fuels / Hardware and Software Design and Commissioning
 
Working for a new and exciting start up business who have developed and own intellectual property (IP) on ground-breaking renewable energy technology.  Having secured considerable funding, they have grown by 500% in the last couple of years and have exciting plans to quadruple in size again in the next three years.  This is an exciting time to join a business that is bucking the economic trend due to Covid and the perfect time to join into a role that could allow you to grow and define your career as the business grows.
 
What the Role Will Involve:

• Hardware design of electrical systems using AutoCad Electrical.
• Design of schematics, loop diagrams and system layout, as well as basic control panel design, as well as safety shut off systems and emergency stop buttons.
• Programming of PLC’s which are predominantly stand alone, and link back to a single HMI.
• Installation and commissioning of the software – this is mainly done on site, so no extensive travel!
• Ensuring that the product gets regulatory approval for the electrical system design.
• Involved in the prototype build of the technology and being the first point of contact for any production issues.
• Working with the project team and the engineering managers to continually look for ways to improve the technology and design.

• Hardware and software design experience within any industry.
• AutoCad electrical design experience.
• Experience doesn’t have to be extensive as the products are stand-alone units.
• Hands on experience, fault finding, repair of machinery and / or building special purpose machinery.
• Electrical engineering qualification, this could be a degree or a HND / HNC, backed up with a few years experience.

• A unique opportunity to be part of an exciting startup, right at the start of their journey.
• To be part of a business at the forefront on the next generation of renewable technologies.
• As the person is more important that the industry experience – this is an excellent opportunity to get in to the renewable industry sector.
• Training and development, as well as the chance of progression and advancement in your career.
• All the usual things on top, generous holiday allowance, pension etc.