Electrical Design Engineer with experience working with large motors & frequency convertors required by market-leading multinational in Co. Kerry. You will work large systems (24,000 volt supplies to 24v circuits), large motors (800kw), frequency convertors & winching systems. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Level 7 Degree or higher in any of the following: Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering
• Programming knowledge and experience of Safety and Non-safety PLC systems using Codesys
• SCADA systems development knowledge
• Risk analysis and safety compliance related to the PLC control and understanding of Performance Levels (PLr / SIL)
• Familiarity with Zuken E3 or similar drawing package
• Confident at challenging the status quo and open to adapting new technologies or techniques
• Ability to analyse problems and derive solutions
• Ability to manage project requirements and schedules
• Experience with ABB PLC’s an advantage
• Experience in industrial network applications and design an advantage
• Knowledge or experience with industrial Ethernet networks an advantage
• Strong communication and reporting skills (verbal and in writing)
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
• Ability to work at heights

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyse client’s problems or requirements
• Identify and evaluate potential technical solutions
• Evaluate development and system costs and identify commercial advantages / risks
• Manage system requirements and ensure end solution fulfils technical and commercial requirements
• Create and maintain technical documents including function descriptions, implementation descriptions, drawings, piece lists, commissioning procedures, etc.
• Liaise with customer service department to support project tenders, technical issues and training
• Liaise with spare parts team to advice on component selection and preparation
• Provide integration documentation for modifications on existing equipment (automation and control systems)
• Liaise with electrical design engineers to prepare modifications to electrical drawings
• Liaise with software developers to prepare software integration requirements, where necessary document interface protocols and build software interface modules
• Liaise with software developers to ensure equipment monitoring requirements for automation systems are updated, where necessary document requirements and verify implementation
• Liaise with other design disciplines to prepare mechanical or structural design documentation to facilitate changes
• Liaise with purchasing department for the selection of suitable sub-systems or component suppliers
• Liaise with service personnel in the field to support commissioning and provide any necessary support and documentation required during the commissioning process
• Prepare and execute on-site investigations and tests at selected customer sites

Our client offers competitive salary, pension scheme, training and development opportunities, subsidised canteen, retailer discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.