Electrical Design Engineer

at  Newgate Newark

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join an established business with an outstanding reputation for providing quality bespoke security solutions. The role is based in our busy engineering office in Newark, the successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Engineering Manager and working within a close-knit team of electrical and mechanical engineers.
This role will be customer facing and the successful candidate will be expected to be able to contribute to technical discussions with customers and colleagues. As such excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIORS

• ONC, HNC or Degree (in electrical Discipline).
• AutoCAD Experience.
• 18th edition (or 17th edition) Wiring Regulations.
• Familiarity with smart relays and PLC programming.
• Intermediate Experience in Microsoft, Excel advantageous.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Able to use initiative to resolve problems.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and to specific deadlines.
• Organised, able to juggle multiple projects and prioritise work.
• Able to cope well under pressure.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work within a team.
• Will be a strong communicator, confident liaising with clients, engineers and staff internally.
  Newgate Ltd based in Newark was established in 1984 and has built an outstanding reputation for providing quality bespoke security solutions including gates, barriers, road blockers and access control systems. We provide an end-to-end service to our customers – with the capability to design, fabricate, install, service and repair equipment throughout the UK.
  If you feel you have the experience and Newgate sounds like the right company for you. Please apply with your CV to recruitment@newgate.uk.co

• Engineering Newgate’s gates and barrier work for production.
• Production of electrical schematics.
• Creating custom PLC programmes for specialist projects.
• Working on developing inhouse automation engineering bills of materials.
• Assisting the shop floor with technical problems.
• Attending site when needed to diagnose problems.
• Project manage large projects with telephone support.
• Update technical documents and manuals when needed.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed at all times in your area.
• Work in co-operation with all company personnel both inside and outside the office.