Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer - Good Salary - Permanent

Industrial an Off-Road Systems - South Derby Area - Rail and Mining Sector

A Senior Electrical Engineer is required to join a market leading Innovative Industrial and Off-Road Systems Company that is nearly 100 years old and is a leading UK supplier with significant growth expectations, so an exceptional time to join the organisation. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be Reporting to the Chief Electrical Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be part of a small but growing team, working on designs for Industrial Systems and related off-road products for the rail and mining sector. The products and size of platforms range dependent on project and end client and are powered by Diesel, electric, battery or hybrid technologies.  This Senior Electrical Engineer opportunity is a chance to join a team that is close working with all employees, including the Directors, Engineers and support personnel.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Essential Criteria

• Degree in a related subject (BEng, BSc) - such as Electrical or Control Systems Engineering.
• Experienced within an engineering and product design environment.
• Able to electrically design products, including 2D detail schematic/wiring drawings.
• Ability to update existing designs, in conjunction with the mechanical design engineers.
• Able to support the technical author as required.
• Commutable to the South Derby area.

Senior Electrical Engineer - Key Responsibilities and Experience Required

• Capable of working with an ERP system (Microsoft NAV or similar).
• Able to work with associated Bills of Materials.
• Skilled with 2D CAD for schematic generation (ideally AutoCAD Electrical).
• Knowledge of AC and DC (<1000v) power systems, generator control or similar.
• Ability to support production with technical enquiries.
• Experienced with PLC Software and Canbus control systems Knowledge.
• Experience with Electrical Component Selection Methods.
• Preferred is experience within the Off-Road, Rail, EV or Heavy Platform Product Design.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD (ideally Autodesk Inventor).

Hours and Holidays

• 37 hours/week
• Hybrid working available if needed
• 7.30 - 16.00 Mon to Thurs
• 7.30 - 12.30 Fri
• 25 days + 8 statutory holidays

Other and Benefits - After successful 3-month probationary period.

• Pension 4% employer contribution (+ 4% employee contribution).
• Death in Service equal to 4 x salary.
• Bonus scheme Dependent on Company performance (Non-Contractual).
• Flexible working scheme.
• Healthcare Group Scheme membership.

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Senior Electrical Engineer then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line or email suitable MS Word CV's to

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