Electrical & Automation Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group are working with an industrial machinery business, specialising in the design, build and installation of steel processing equipment, to help them recruit an Electrical & Automation Engineer, based in Sheffield. 
My client is an £80m TO international business with a focus on new ecological solutions for green steel production, the digitalization of all production-related processes, advanced automation, future-oriented designs for linked casting and rolling, as well as advanced process analysis and optimization.

The Electrical & Automation Engineer will play an essential role in the delivery of complex solutions throughout the full project lifecycle. They will form a key part of the Electrical and Automation Engineering team, providing engineering services for the company, responsible for the electrical / automation engineering of a specific portion of a product or project.

The Electrical & Automation Engineer's duties will include:

• Working with other engineering centres / teams to provide Electrical Plant integration for larger and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Leading the design, engineering, and commissioning of Electrical & Automation portion of the project
• Supporting the Projects Proposals Team in preparing Technical Specifications for the Electrical & Automation portion of the project.
• Produce technically compliant and cost-effective design documentation; drawings, specifications, calculations, manuals etc. for a specific area/equipment and meet project requirements and company operating procedures / statutory obligations.
• Work with the engineering manager / Project Engineer as the technical focus for a specific function of a project ensuring a successful and commercially viable contract execution. This would include reporting budgets, progress, and change management.
• Provide technical support to ensure that equipment is manufactured, tested, installed, and commissioned in accordance with the design and operational requirements, either from the office or at site
• Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with Clients, Suppliers, Sub Contractors to ensure successful execution of the project, future business.
• Involvement with site support and commissioning of some products and equipment at  clients’ sites

Required qualification/ Experience: 

• Degree qualified in Electrical Controls or Automation Engineering
• Ability to solve problems quickly and positively. 
• Experience of project engineering and the full project lifecycle 
• Significant experience within machine design and instrumentation
• Experience and understanding of sizing and application of motors to optimize machine design is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of functional safety systems for industrial control
• Must have current UK Driving License, as well as the right to live and work in the UK and travel internationally without restrictions

In addition to the salary, benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Financial incentives including free private healthcare (through Westfield), the option to select other benefits such as streaming services and greenspace memberships.
• Minimum 26 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell accordingly.
• Bespoke personal development plans
• Support with further education and qualifications (where relevant)
• Annual Chartership fees covered.
• The chance to work, contribute and develop within a global leader in their market.

If you match the specified criteria and are interested in discussing the position in more detail, we would love to hear from you; please apply today and a member of our team will make contact with you. All direct and 3rd party applicants will be forwarded to Elevation Recruitment Group.
Elevation Engineering & Manufacturing is a specialist recruitment consultancy dealing with senior engineering, technical and operational positions in South Yorkshire and the surrounding regions.