Electrical Controls Design Engineer

About us

Atlantach Technical Services is an Engineering solutions company specialising in the project management, construction and commissioning market in Ireland and the USA. We are a trusted partner to leading blue chip companies across many sectors with project work spanning semiconductor, automotive, MedTech and Data Centre –  just some of the focus areas we work in.

Join Our team

Currently, we are looking for like-minded professionals to join our team and are hiring an Electrical Controls Design Engineerto support our very high-profile Medical Device client in Co. Galway.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team designing automated production equipment in a fast paced, modern environment.
• You will be responsible for the selection, integration and function of the power and controls system components.
• Working closely with the mechanical and PLC programming team members to ensure the equipment works as per specification.
• Dealing and interacting with vendors for the selection of the components in line with budget and schedule.
• Production of the electrical and controls CAD package to the electrical build team.
• Developing the bill of materials for the electrical and controls components.
• Rev. control of the drawing package up to the final as built set are completed.

Authority:

• You have authority to stop the job if you feel there is an unsafe work practice which could result in a risk of injury, have an environmental impact or risk to equipment and other personnel.
• Ensure the design is fit for purpose from as per sequence of operation ensuring the safety of the user and in line with the required directives.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be trade qualified or equivalent with at least 2 years’ experience in an equipment controls design / CAD role
• Previous electrical CAD design experience ideally within the Industrial equipment / production engineering
• Experience in upgrades of equipment and redesign of control systems.
• Experience in equipment design / build necessary.
• Experience in specifying controls hardware for controls systems which include sensors, Instrumentation, interfacing relays, signal convertors etc.
• Experience in specifying Electrical power hardware for machine systems which include breakers, cable sizing ,fusing, contactors, safety circuits etc.
• Literacy in computer operating systems and applications such as MS Office Suite Products (e.g. Windows, Word, Excel).
• Good documentation experience in a controlled environment.
• Experience in specific electrical CAD packages required.
• Understanding of electrical machine control and safety circuitry required.
• An ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in CE marking requirements a definite advantage

At Atlantach we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlements. 
• Flexible hours and remote working options; role dependant. 
• Healthcare Insurance cover. 
• Further education financial assistance. 
• Access to a personal financial advisor. 
• Bike to work scheme. 
• Employee engagement and company-wide events. 

Atlantach Technical Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer