Lead\Senior Electrical & Electronic (E&E) Design Engineer

(with electrical CAD proficiency)

W.D.M Limited is an industry leader located in the Bristol area specialising in the design, production and operation of multi-functional, high technology road surveying vehicles and equipment.

We are currently seeking an experienced Electronical & Electronic Design Engineer to work in our multi-disciplined Research and Development team.

You will be technically responsible for the company’s electrical systems fitted to its existing and future products.  This is a key role and will appeal to somebody who enjoys being involved in the full product life cycle of turnkey projects. Furthermore, this is an ideal time to join the well-established privately owned company, based in North East Bristol, as it embarks on its next stage of growth.

As the engineer responsible for the bespoke E&E systems fitted to road and pavement survey equipment, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Project manage the electrical system development from concept to delivery.
• Report project progress to the Head of Engineering.
• Lead the electrical installation and electrical maintenance staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance.
• Collaborate with engineering staff at all levels ensuring reliable, robust and economical electrical systems are produced.
• Capture and specify the electrical systems requirements.
• With the aid of an electrical CAD drawing package and MS Office, design and specify in detail, the implementation for the following electrical subsystems:
  • Switchgear
  • Controlgear
  • Control & instrumentation interface circuits
  • Wiring
  • Electrical panel layout
• Carryout and document technical design calculations.
• Engage with suppliers to source appropriate electrical COTS products at the best price.
• Prepare bill of materials.
• Raise and track orders, ensuring components are supplied just-in-time.
• Liaise with component suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Verify the installation matches the specification.
• Verify conformance to Low voltage and EMC directives.
• Diagnose faults and oversee the rectification of electrical system faults.
• Generate end user documentation for the company’s electrical vehicle systems.
• Review and where necessary update existing electrical specification drawings.
• Port legacy electrical drawings into a modern electrical CAD package.
• Provide appropriate documentation to meet regulatory standards (e.g. CE marking).
• Provide electrical systems technical support for WDM®’s operational road survey vehicles.
• Ensure the company’s vehicle E&E systems meets electrical Health and Safety Requirements.

Essential Criteria

Technical Skills

• Qualified or experienced to degree Level, HNC/HND or NVQ 4, 5 or higher in E&E engineering.
• Excellent understanding of electrical circuits and theory.
• Competent at generating electrical schematics and layout drawings using a CAD package.
• Experience of specifying:
  • DC & AC electrical power systems fed from a battery source
  • Control and Instrumentation systems
  • Electrical systems which comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations
• Experience of designing and verifying conformance to IET Wiring Regulations.
• Experience of achieving compliance with the Low Voltage and EMC directives.
• Focused on systems’ costs, longevity, reliability, robustness and electrical safety.
• Track record of delivery projects on time and within budget.

Soft Skills

• An all-rounder who enjoys problem solving.
• Takes a positive and proactive approach to work.
• An attitude of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to take direction when required.
• Able to lead technical staff and project manage E&E engineering development tasks.
• Comfortable with the peer review and evaluate process.
• Relaxed with sharing knowledge with colleagues and working in a team.

Desirable Criteria

• Registered as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• Member of the IET.
• Experience in technical leadership of E&E skilled and semi-skilled staff.
• Familiar with using version control tools for project documentation.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Control of DC motors
  • Laser instrumentation systems
  • PLC systems
  • GPS systems
• Experience in the design and specification of electrical systems for mobile applications.

Working Hours/Benefits

Normal working hours are from 8.00 hours to 17.00 hours Monday to Thursday and 8.00 hours to 16.00 hours Friday. A one hour lunch break is normally taken from 12.00 noon to 13.00 hours.

Holidays ~ 25 days per annum plus recognised public holidays.

The company operates a pension scheme which fully complies with all pension scheme automatic enrolment legislation.

Competitive salary dependent upon qualifications/experience.