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Electrical Design Engineer

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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
Entry level
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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
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Design and implement electrical, instrumentation, and hazardous-area installations in a process manufacturing environment. Manage small capital projects through commissioning, support plant electrical and control systems, maintain PLC and SCADA systems, produce technical documentation, and ensure compliance with safety standards and legislation. Collaborate with technicians, engineers, production teams, and contractors, while providing technical support during the annual summer shutdown.
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Working as part of our EC&I team, you'll collaborate closely with technicians, engineers, production teams and external contractors to design and implement new installations, support existing control systems and deliver capital projects. This is an opportunity to apply your specialist engineering knowledge in a complex process manufacturing environment while helping to maintain safe, efficient and reliable operations.

Some of your key responsibilities:

·     TDesign electrical and instrumentation installations, including hazardous area (ATEX) applications.

  • Manage and deliver small capital projects from design through to commissioning.
  • Provide technical support and guidance on plant electrical and control system issues.
  • Maintain and develop site control systems, PLCs, SCADA and associated documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with electrical safety, engineering standards and relevant legislation.

    What we're looking for:

  • HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent Level 4 qualification).
  • Experience working within a process manufacturing or industrial plant environment.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design, including hazardous area installations.
  • Experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI systems and electrical control systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
  • Support the EC&I team during the 2 week summer shutdown (normally July/August), primarily back office technical support but may include project work depending on business needs

 

Desirable:

  • Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  • COMPEX 12 Application Design Engineer qualification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Experience managing engineering contractors and delivering capital projects.
  • Knowledge of BS EN 60079 and IEC 61511 standards.
  • Experience with Rockwell, Siemens and Schneider PLC platforms.

Why join us?

  • At Scott Bader, we're proud to be an employee-owned business where our colleagues share in our success and help shape the future of the company.
  • Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:
    • Enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
    • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
    • Profit share and bonus schemes
    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy more
    • Paid volunteering days and charity match funding
    • Learning and development opportunities
    • Electric vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
    • Subsidised canteen, free parking and onsite facilities at our Wollaston HQ

We also offer a collaborative and inclusive working environment where innovation, sustainability and community are at the heart of what we do.

About Scott Bader

Scott Bader is a global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we combine over 100 years of expertise with a passion for innovation, quality and sustainability, supporting customers across a wide range of industries worldwide.

Today, more than 600 colleagues work across our global network of manufacturing sites, offices and technical centres, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and outstanding customer support.

What makes Scott Bader different is our employee ownership model. Since 1951, our colleagues have shared in the responsibility and success of the business, helping shape a company that balances commercial success with a strong sense of purpose, community and long-term thinking.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scott Bader, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We welcome different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, recognising that diversity drives innovation, collaboration and better outcomes for our colleagues, customers and communities. 

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