Vacancy Description
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Producing Electrical Schematics and drawings in line with project specifications
- Be proficient at working with a range of servo drives to setup to work with a range of motors/actuators
- Have excellent problem solving skills to analyse issues with servo drive and software issues
- Researching, designing and writing new software programs
- Programming well-designed, testable, efficient code
- Producing specifications, and complying with project plans and industry standards
- Document and maintain hardware and software functionality
- Confirm system and components capabilities by designing testing methods; finished products and system capabilities
- Preparing product reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends
- Designing, developing and maintaining electrical control systems and components
- Reading and understanding design specifications and technical drawings
- Carrying our feasibility studies for new technical innovations
- Testing installations and systems, and analysing data
In addition, undertake any other duty or responsibility that may reasonably be allocated by the Technical Manager or Managing Director.
It is a requirement of Olsen Actuators that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives that Olsen Actuators must fulfill.
Please note that the job description for this position may be reviewed and amended to incorporate the future needs of the department and of Olsen Actuators.
EXPERIENCE:
An apprenticeship with further education or a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar is essential. You’ll be proficient in the use of IT Systems and you will be adept at making electrical wiring and cable diagrams. Familiarity with Software Programming is also required. If you have Project Management experience and Circuit PCB design, this would be advantageous. Whilst being a technical role, there will be the expectation to be hands on so previous hands on experience would also be advantageous.
Our Ideal Electronics Engineer will be commercially aware with the ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely. You’ll have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problems. You must also have the following systems capability:
- Minimum 5+ years in a similar Electronics Engineer role
- Motion Control
- Servo Drives
- Embedded C
- C Sharp / C++
- PLC logic programming
- HMI programming
- Use of AutoCAD or ePlan for design of control panels and wiring diagrams
SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS:
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work both in a team and independently
- Able to plan and organise your own workload
- Professional telephone manner
- Positive, can do attitude
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work effectively
- Excellent work ethic & Attendance
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office
- Able to use Sage to support the job role.
- Able to use Salesforce (CRM) to support the job role
- Flexible and the willingness to travel
This role is available with flexible working and further company benefits.
To apply please email your CV to careers@olsenactuators.com or phone 01925 937 311 to discuss further.
