Electrical Design Engineer - Service / Commissioning

Electrical Engineer / Service Engineer
Newcastle
 
Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our fantastic client. With an exceptional heritage and a global customer base and this role offers a key opportunity to be part of their future success.
The Service / Engineering Department plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's next chapter, and we're now seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer / Service Engineer to join their team.
 
What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out onsite commissioning work (primarily overseas), as well as installation, service, repair, and upgrade of equipment manufactured and supplied by the client.
• Providing technical and service support to customers and internal departments.
• Supporting manufacturing activities, including machine commissioning and testing.
• Contributing to engineering design for existing and new product developments, both hardware and software.
• Identifying and implementing design improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety.

What We're Looking For

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, ideally with elements of control systems theory.
• Strong experience in control system design, commissioning, and support, preferably gained in a machine-building environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, safety PLCs, HMIs, AC drives, servo drives, and industrial communication networks.
• Working understanding of current safety and EMC legislation relating to electrical control systems.
• Experience programming in CODESYS.
• Familiarity with CE marking and machinery safety standards (BS EN 60204, 13849, 62061) desirable.
• Competence using CAD software to produce schematic diagrams, control panel layouts, terminal plans, and assembly drawings.
• Project management capability and experience leading tasks through to completion.

About You

• A proactive self-starter with the drive to deliver results.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.
• A detail-oriented problem solver with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Able to take initiative, make informed decisions, and contribute ideas to ongoing product and process development.

This is a key appointment within a forward-thinking engineering department, offering the opportunity to play a major part in maintaining and enhancing our clients global reputation for quality and innovation.
If you're an experienced engineer seeking a technically rewarding and internationally focused role, we'd love to hear from you.