Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Design Engineer

Job description

Howorth have been clean air pioneers since 1858. Utilising our expertise in air engineering to deliver controlled clean environments for healthcare and pharmaceutical and its our people that make us unique.

Due to our continued growth, we have a vacancy for an EC&I Design Engineer within our Pharma Team.

The Role:

To take the lead in the design and development of the Pharma and Bio product range, in particular the development of processes and the electrical controls and instrument requirements; providing

technical support to other areas of the business as required. Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

• Challenge established ways of doing things by proactively developing innovations for products across the range; looking to develop USPs.
• Deliver a design to cost and time constraints
• Standardisation of design – developing a modular framework for the entire product range
• Play a key role in value engineering of EC&I to increase margins
• Contribute to tender/estimate preparation by passing on design and technical knowledge to the sales team
• Set Technicians and Field Engineers up for success by passing on relevant technical expertise
• Review and streamline processes aiming to increase efficiency and reduce cost without loss of quality and functionality
• Able to write FDS, P&ID’s, and input into FAT & SAT protocols

Qualifications & Preferred Experience:

• Have a minimum educational OND in Electrical Engineering
• Have a proven track record in EC&I product and process design
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical processes and containment requirements is advantageous
• To be fully conversant with the latest engineering design concepts, engineering standards and disciplines, including hazardous area compliance (ATEX and UL Directives)
• Understand Health and Safety legislation related to design, incorporating risk assessments.
• Fully experienced/trained in AutoCAD for the production of electrical schematics and process drawings or similar packages.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bolton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English