Electrical Design Engineer

Ocado’s Automation Development department is at the cutting-edge of our engineering business. From the design and manufacture of the most state-of-the-art products in the business, to their delivery into our multi-million pound Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) across the globe, our bespoke Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) development projects are pushing the boundaries of innovation and automation. Within the Automation Development department sits the Product Development function, which is responsible for the design, testing and manufacture of our automated products (with a catalogue of around 500 products and counting). Our Design team is now looking for an Electrical Design Engineer, to own the design of electrical machines and systems for our growing suite of automated products. This role is integral for new developments, as well as necessary design reviews and upgrades to existing products. What will you be doing? Selecting and configuring controls, power and safety system architecture for new automation equipment Designing automated machines, their sub-systems or components using control systems, machinery systems and sub-systems Specifying and selecting electrical components Supporting development of design verification test plans (including advising on test procedures/test rigs) and carrying out relevant investigation activities We're passionate about people with Experience designing electrical cabinets and control systems for applications (special purpose machinery/electro-mechanical products and machines) Previous work history in a full product development lifecycle environment Ability to select components (e.g. switchgear, cables, sensors etc) Advanced CAD package user (ideally EPLAN) What we can offer you Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. Within our flexible environment we can offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and share schemes. Benefits include pension scheme, train season ticket loan (interest-free), free shuttle bus from Hatfield train station and of course, healthy Ocado retail staff discounts. We also have regular divisional socials, sports clubs not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events such as discussion sessions, conference briefs and external guest speakers. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below. Due to the energising nature of Ocado's business, vacancy close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note: If you have applied and been rejected for this role in the last 6 months, or applied and been rejected for a role with a similar skill set, we will not re-evaluate you for this position. After 6 months, we will treat your application as a new one. Be bold, be unique, be brilliant, be you. We are looking for individuality and we value diversity above gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, disability or union participation. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and equally. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89933021