Onsite Electrical Design Engineer

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About the role

  • Electrical Design Engineer responsible for electrical design at Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney, Ireland. Engaging in project-based product development and electrical systems management.

Responsibilities

  • The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the timely completion of Electrical Design on project-based products to the highest standard.
  • Promote the level of technical excellence relating to Electrical Engineering within the team.
  • Provide ideas and solutions.
  • Analysis of customer requirements to identify electrical requirements.
  • Distinguish between project specific or new requirements and standard requirements.
  • Manage electrical requirements and ensure all requirements are fulfilled.
  • Liaison with customers in respect of design requirements and details.
  • Document the crane electrical system interfaces.
  • Document control console layouts and functions.
  • Generate specifications for electrical equipment including switchgear.
  • Manage the integration of electrical sub systems and solutions.
  • Ensure switch gear design engineers are aware of all electrical requirements.
  • Support software developers with electrical integration requirements.
  • Ensure Commissioning engineers are aware of function and test requirements.
  • Specify electrical components and source suppliers.
  • Support the purchase department with component procurement.
  • Create electrical piece lists and other documentation required for the production process.
  • Liaise with production and installation departments to ensure assembly and testing of electrical systems.
  • Liaise with the service department to support new systems and resolve customer complaints.
  • Participate in selection and testing of suitable sub-systems and new technologies.
  • Prepare Technical documentation for assembly, installation, commissioning and customers.
  • Ensure all open items are addressed on completion of a project.
  • Report and evaluate any issues and complaints arising during the assembly, installation, and commissioning process.
  • Ensure all documentation is updated to as built drawings.
  • Provision of on-site support as may be required for both planned and emergency repairs.
  • Travel overseas as required.

Requirements

  • Min Level 7 degree in any of the following disciplines: Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering.
  • Strong communication and reporting skills (verbal and written)
  • Confident at challenging the status quo and open to adapting new technologies or techniques.
  • Familiarity with Zuken E3 or similar drawing package.
  • Ability to analyse problems and derive solutions.
  • Ability to manage project requirements and schedules.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required.
  • Desirable: Risk analysis and safety compliance and understanding of Performance Levels (PLr / SIL).
  • Experience with ABB PLC’s an advantage.
  • Knowledge or experience with industrial Ethernet networks an advantage.
  • Work as necessary in the heavy machinery environment at container terminals.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Retailer discounts
  • Travel opportunities
  • Sports and social club
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Early finish on a Friday!

Job title

Electrical Design Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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