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Our client, a leading provider in the automation and manufacturing sector, is currently seeking an EC&I Engineer to join their team in Warrington. This permanent position involves the electrical design, engineering, and instrumentation of process plants within the food, beverage, personal care, and homecare industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering specifications for electrical control panels, instrumentation, and electrical installation
Specifying and discussing instrumentation requirements with the Process Department and suppliers
Supporting the sales team in proposals by estimating labour and materials costs
Managing control panel manufacturing and assisting in testing control panels before shipment to the site
Creating Load/Motor, Instrument and I/O Schedules from P&ID and equipment data sheets
Liaising with the site and project team during the installation and supporting the site manager
Designing electrical loop diagrams, cable routes, and layouts
Approving Control Panel schematics and incorporating connection data onto electrical loop diagrams
Configuring and commissioning instruments and VSDs, and supporting I/O testing with the project team
Understanding control bus systems, such as Profibus DP, Profibus PA, AS-i, and industrial Ethernet networks
Assisting with the power-up procedure once installation is complete
Assisting with I/O Testing and early stage commissioning
Preparing site commissioning file with construction status electrical drawings
Completing and issuing electrical drawings to the documentation team upon project completion

Job Requirements:

Proficiency in Eplan, Control Systems, AutoCAD, and Electrical Design
Ability to ensure all electrical criteria are met from initial concept through detailed design, panel testing, and handover
Understanding of the food, beverage, personal care, and homecare industries, including relevant regulations and certifications
Experience with hazardous area regulations and ATEX
Familiarity with control systems, like Siemens or Rockwell, Profibus DP, Profinet, and industrial Ethernet networks
Knowledge and design experience of safety systems, E-Stops, interlocks, etc.
Experience in specifying, technically and commercially appraising, recommending, selecting and sourcing control panel components
Previous panel testing experience in the UK
Ability to design and specify control systems using IO Link, Profinet, Profibus DP, Profibus PA, ASI networks and HART/4-20mA technologies
Experience with instrumentation applications including Flow, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Weight Systems, & Analytical
Experience with instrument suppliers such as Endress & Hauser, IFM, Siemens & Mettler Toledo
End-user documentation and liaising with the after-sales department to complete detailed project manuals

Qualifications:

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with relevant industry experience

Location:

The primary location for this role is in the Warrington office. Standard working hours are Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm. Occasional visits to client sites for meetings, surveys, and commissioning support are required.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects
Professional development and training opportunities
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are an experienced EC&I Engineer ready to take on a new challenge and further your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Warrington