electrical design engineer.

Contract Type: Temporary - 6 month

Details:

• 4-day compressed workweek (37.5 hours over 4 days).
• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 17:15 / 07:30 - 17:45.
• Friday off for a better work-life balance.
• Fully onsite role in Larne, Northern Ireland.
• £20.78 per hour (PAYE)
• £27.27 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Global Solutions Engineering Electrical Design Team in Larne. This role offers a fantastic chance to be part of a leading engineering team, contributing to the design and development of electrical engineering products for global markets.

The Global Solutions Engineering Group specialises in designing custom-built products, supporting new product development, technical operations, and ensuring high-quality engineering solutions. If you're looking for a role where you'll collaborate with experienced engineers and gain exposure to international projects, this is the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret consultant drawings and specifications.
• Develop new electrical products and components.
• Prepare project documentation and meet with customers to review requirements.
• Design controls and protection systems for generators, motors, and related equipment.
• Specify and requisition components and services.
• Create and manage bill of materials (BOMs).
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and sales teams.
• Manage assigned tasks independently to meet cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Work as part of a global project team, maintaining schedules, attending meetings, and ensuring seamless execution.
• Assist in product testing and evaluation as required.
• Stay up to date with technology advancements and industry standards.
• Contribute to the development of procedures, design guides, and instruction manuals.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset.
• Reliable and responsible with great initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet business demands.

Education & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline, with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Lower academic qualifications may be considered with extensive hands-on experience in design, testing, or commissioning roles.
• Product development experience with a strong technical foundation and knowledge of current engineering design practices.
• Experience in ePlan, AutoCAD, or similar design tools is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical installation standards, industrial controls, MCCs, and switchboards is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-growth sector-we are heavily involved in the data centre market, a rapidly expanding industry with global impact.
• Work with senior engineers and gain exposure to international teams across India, the US, and Germany.
• Opportunity to travel for commissioning and product support.

Requirements

• Experience with ePlan, AutoCAD, or similar electrical design packages.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.
• SAP experience is desirable.

• Experience in product development, electrical design, and industrial engineering.
• Background in panel manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, or machinery design is a plus.
• Product development experience with a solid technical foundation.
• Electrical product design expertise.
• Proficiency in ePlan, AutoCAD, or similar design software.

Team & Work Environment

• Join a 12-person team, ranging from graduate engineers to senior experts.
• Report directly to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
• Collaborate with cross-functional global teams on innovative projects.

If you are an innovative electrical engineer looking to develop your expertise in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, apply now and be part of a globally connected team driving cutting-edge engineering solutions

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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