Job summary

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of electrical drawings and PLC/HMI code on CVI x-ray scanning equipment.

Key skills required for this role

Eplan P8 and Pro Panel, Studio5000 & CoDeSys, programming VFD/Servo Drives within Rockwell

Important

Eplan P8 and Pro Panel, Studio5000 & CoDeSys, programming VFD/Servo Drives within Rockwell

Job description

Electrical Systems PLC Engineer
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Our Client is currently seeking an Electrical Systems PLC Engineer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. This permanent role will involve working within the Cargo and Vehicle Inspection section of the Engineering team. As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of electrical drawings and PLC/HMI code on CVI x-ray scanning equipment. You will also be involved in projects at all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept generation to continuous improvement in manufacture.

Our client is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology-or multiple X-ray technologies-to address each customer's unique security application requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret specifications and customer requirements from Sales, Project Managers, and Engineering Management.
• Produce technical documentation to support designs.
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using Eplan P8 and Pro Panel.
• Export BoM data for electrical hardware.
• Create PLC code using Studio5000 & CoDeSys in line with the system architecture.
• Design HMI screens to match the system's requirements.
• Issue designs into the PLM system via the ECO process.
• Provide technical support through production and commissioning.
• Work within company quality and safety procedures.
• Provide service support and action ECRs as allocated.
• Travel to sites as required.

Job Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems including PLC controllers.
• Flexibility to respond to changing business needs.
• Willingness to travel with good presentation skills.
• Great time management skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and individually.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Presentation, Teams & Word).
• Experience in using CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Eplan or Solidworks Electrical (desirable).
• Experience in PLC Programming platforms such as Studio5000 or CoDeSys (desirable).
• Experience programming VFD/Servo Drives within Rockwell environments (desirable).

Qualifications:

• Experience in a relevant field of work (essential).
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study (essential).
• BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study (desirable).

If you are a skilled Electrical Systems PLC Engineer with experience in control systems and PLC programming, We want to hear from you. Join their team and play a key role in the design and development of cutting-edge scanning equipment. Apply now!