Senior Electrical & Software Design Engineer required for a permanent, full time role in Hengrove, Bristol – BS14. Our client is a company specialising in intelligent and sustainable packaging technologies for pharmaceutical and food industries.

• £51,000 - £57,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 37.5 hrs a week with flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays – increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service
• Ample free parking on site or easily accessible by public transport

• Staff discount for various retailers including access to company benefits platform
• Tech Scheme/Cycle to Work
• Medical cash plan and EAP
• Life Assurance/Death in Service, x7 annual salary

• Direct design work on customer projects, contributing creative ideas.
• Design Electrical control systems using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
• Write and develop PLC code for machine control using Rockwell and Beckhoff.
• Write and develop Servo Motion code for machine control using Rockwell and Beckhoff.
• Write and develop HMI code for operator interfaces using Rockwell and Zenon.
• Write and develop Safety controller code for the machine safety using Pilz and Phoenix.
• Produce Bill of Materials using Agile product lifecycle management software.
• Attending specification meetings with customers, providing authoritative contribution regarding the Electrical design aspects of the project.
• Take the lead on projects when multiple engineers are working together.
• Be aware of cost targets in design, purchase, and assembly.
• Document and archiving all project related material.
• Provide assistance to assembly personnel during the build phase of a project.
• Ensure that the electrical aspects of the machinery are in compliance with the requirements of the European Community (CE), National Electric Code, Canadian Standards Association Codes, and Underwriters Laboratory.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 10 years extensive Electrical and Software Engineering experience for manufacture and assembly.
• Demonstrable experience of programming using Rockwell, Beckhoff and Zenon, AutoCAD electrical or EPLAN.
• Trained in using performance safety levels and the use of Sistema, and understanding of Servo motion technology.
• Working knowledge of applicable standards and testing requirements, specifically European Community (CE), National Electric Code (NFPA 70 and NFPA 79), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
• Valid driving license and passport, willing to travel domestically and internationally