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Electrical Controls Engineer

Sheffield Permanent £30,000 - £50,000 per year
  • Electrical Controls Engineer Vacancy located in Sheffield with Remote work.
  • Days Based, systems integration, designing, implementing, and testing equipment.

About Our Client

New Electrical Controls Engineer vacancy located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire for a client who work within the manufacturing, construction, material handling, and energy sectors. This is a new and exciting opportunity for an Electrical Controls Engineer or systems integration engineer to join this growing team and play a pivotal role in spearheading the growth of this area within our business. The business operates within the industrial and mobile equipment industries, supporting OEM'S across a wide range of sectors.

Job Description

As the new Electrical Controls Engineer, you will collaborate with a diverse range of customers including manufacturing, construction, material handling, and energy sectors. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing the integration of complex systems within electric vehicles and industrial equipment.

Your expertise will be crucial in product selection, system & software design, implementing, tuning, and troubleshooting, ensuring overall system functionality. Your passion for sustainable technologies and problem-solving will drive the successful integration of our products, advancing the adoption of eco-friendly transportation and industrial solutions.

The role of the Electrical Control engineer is to work closely with engineering teams to design electrical drive trains for their off-highway vehicles or machinery. You will be responsible for integrating multiple electrical and mechanical components manufactured by our partners to create complete vehicle control systems.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across all disciplines of the business, acting as a liaison between the customer, sales team, and engineering team. They will play a crucial role in developing and delivering the strategic plan in line with the business objectives. This new role provides a great opportunity in career development, ideal for someone looking for an influential role with a level of autonomy.



Roles & responsibilities

  • Design and develop software needed to implement vehicle system designs.
  • Working closely with the customer to develop prototypes.
  • Write detailed specifications, architecture, and design documentation.
  • Configure and tune motor controllers.
  • Collaborate with external partners to stay at the forefront of electrification technologies to drive innovation in the field.
  • Provide the salespeople with technical support both on-site and in the field.
  • Mentor and train colleagues within the business.
  • Continuously review processes and products, identifying areas for improvement.

The Successful Applicant

To apply for the Electrical Controls Engineer, in Sheffield you will need to have In depth knowledge of power electronics, control systems, electrical and mechanical components, and communication protocols.Other Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience (2+ years) in designing and implementing electronic systems.
  • Experience in programming using C/C++.
  • Ability to configure and tune motor controllers an advantage.
  • Proficiency in CAD software an advantage but not essential.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Ability to travel domestic and overseas as and when required.
  • Customer focused and results orientated.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with advanced written and verbal communication.
  • Self-motivated with proficient project management abilities.

What's on Offer

This is a Monday to Friday, Days based position with the following benefits included: Basic Salary, Company Phone, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Life Insurance, Free eye tests, option for cycle to work scheme, 25 days Holiday plus public holidays, Training programme both in-house and with our external partner.

Contact
Glyn Dobb
Quote job ref
JN-092023-6194826
Phone number
+44 114 263 6028

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Glyn Dobb
Consultant phone
+44 114 263 6028
Job reference
JN-092023-6194826