Electrical / Electronics Engineer

Workshop Recruitment ,
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview

Workshop Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical / Electronics Engineer to join a big client of ours based in Portsmouth. They are a well-respected manufacturer who supply into the Defence, Aerospace and Energy markets. The role will entail the design, development and modification of electrical/electronic control systems and ancillary equipment for process plant, provide electrical support necessary for manufacture, test and maintenance in-service. Responsible for delegated technical aspects of design and for meeting demands of finance and timescale. Responsibilities will include: Selection of electrical/electronic hardware for design in accordance with customer requirements, including MoD, involving liaison with suppliers. Engineering design and production of documentation for hardware and software control systems. The design to fully comply with the company and/or the customer's requirements. Development of automation and control software that will be installed on process plants to fully comply with the company and/or the customer's requirements. Direction of the design office during production of designs, including checking. Operation of the company's departmental procedures. Liaison with production/sub-contractors during manufacture and test of control systems, sub-assemblies etc. Supervision of technicians building prototype units. Testing and fault finding of control and test systems, including preparation of relevant documentation. Visits to clients' offices or sub-contractor/suppliers' works as required. Analysis, assessment and deployment of modern technology to improve the effectiveness, operation and accessibility of information at the company. About You Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Background of electrical/electronic manufacturing practices. Structured, logical approach to engineering design. Fault-finding. Ability to work within a team with initiative and minimum supervision to a programme. Familiarity with military equipment requirements. (preferred but not essential) Experience of using PLCs and/or embedded systems- of both hardware and software aspects. (preferred but not essential) Candidates must be able to obtain a basic security check which will normally require you to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years. The Package £35,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience) 25 days Holiday 8 bank holidays 10 additional Fridays off a year (company pick days) Annual salary reviews Annual Bonus / Service award after 3 years starting at 0.5% and increases yearly Life assurance- 3 times annual salary