Electrical & Software Project Engineer Job in Heywood, North West UK

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Software Project Engineer to work for our client who is a premier supplier of vacuum web coating and metallizing equipment.

The company manufacture complex machinery which is sold worldwide into the packaging and substrate coating industries.

The successful Electrical Software Project Engineer will work primarily in the factory but WILL have to carry out some worldwide and overseas travel also. The ideal Electrical Software Project Engineer will be expected to design, program and manage large LV control panels / systems which can cost over £100k in materials per machine.

The role has many key functions including:

* Project Management of all aspects of machine electrical software design
* Design draw electrical circuits to all relevant regulations
* Select components and cables, accounting for all circuit and environmental conditions
* Advance and refine existing software platforms / control systems
* Adhere to internal and regulatory electrical system standards
* Liaise with customers and suppliers
* Develop electrical drawings from new sheet through to red line updates of electrical drawing

Essential Knowledge Qualifications:

- Computer Literate in Microsoft Applications
- Experienced in the design construction of electrical circuits and control panels
- Knowledge of the relevant British European Regulations
- Experience in the programming and commissioning of PLC systems
- Experience in the programming and commissioning of SCADA and/or HMI systems
- Experience in the programming and commissioning of AC asynchronous / or servo drive systems.
- Commissioning of machinery on site.
- Ability to contribute ideas/innovation to continued improvement of machine design and drawing systems.

Desirable Knowledge Qualifications:

* AutoCAD (R14 onward) experience
* Promis-e - Electrical Drafting Package.
* RSWire - Electrical Drafting Package.
* BS7671:2001 IEE Wiring Regulations.
* Experience of BOM`s systems.
* Siemens Step 7 PLC programming.
* Siemens WinCC SCADA programming.
* CoDeSys (TwinCAT) programming
* Delphi programming
* Programming AC DC drive systems.
* FieldBus applications.
* Appreciation of pneumatic, hydraulic, machine controls other mechanical systems.
* Graduate or HND qualified
* Knowledge of relevant American Regulations
* Process/Vacuum system experience.
* Willing to develop on existing skills.
* Ability to explain instructions procedures to vendors and customers

Candidates without all the essential requirements would be considered if they are sufficient;y strong in other relevant areas.

This is a permanent role with a very reputable company who offer candidates a good package on top of salary, including:

* 33 days holiday pro rata - extra day after 5 yrs additional day after 10 yrs.
* Company sick pay scheme after 6 months satisfactory employment
* Group Personal Pension Plan after 3 months employment
* Income Protection Insurance - at the discretion of the insurers 70% of salary + pension contribution in the event of long term sickness
* Life Assurance 2.5 x salary to estate in the unfortunate event of death in service

***Please apply immediately***