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Clifton Hampden
1 week ago
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UKAEA is leading the drive to put fusion energy on the grid, to give the world a new form of long-term, sustainable low-carbon electricity. At their sites at Culham, Oxfordshire and Rotherham, South Yorkshire, they have a rapidly growing workforce to fulfil their expanding programme of research, focused on delivering the UK's first fusion prototype power plant by 2040.

We have a current opportunity for a Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Abingdon. For further information about this position please apply.

Provide Electrical Engineering Design capability to UKAEA programmes. Responsible for the design and specification of electrical systems and the supporting technical documentation including CAD deliverables.

  • Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design complex electrical systems using a database-driven CAD
    application.
  • Design electrical systems for automated control, robotics, LV distribution, motion control and PLC's.
  • Perform calculations for circuit protection, cable sizing and load estimation.

  • Create detail drawings and diagrams to UKAEA & International standard.

  • Select appropriate components for electrical systems.
  • Manage database libraries to ensure component details are correct.
  • Supported by the configuration team, ensure all technical information is correctly configured.
  • Regular and proactive communication with the engineering team to progress designs and resolve issues.
  • Perform formal checks on other designer's work.
  • Produce presentation material for design reviews, present as required.
  • Follow UKAEA procedures, processes, and protocols.
  • Manage time to achieve project deadlines.
  • Co-ordinate Electrical Design tasks in line with project priorities and deadlines.
  • Provide input to project plans to maintain delivery targets.

    Qualifications Required: Essential

  • Minimum HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience using either SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or other database-driven CAD systems.
  • Experience working to international standards and legislation including BS EN 60204 and BS 7671.
  • Good knowledge of Design for Manufacture.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English language.Desirable
  • Familiar with SmarTeam PDM system or equivalent.
  • Experience of Automation, Process Plant or Robotics.
  • Understanding of Functional Safety as relevant to complex industrial systems.
  • BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certified.

    Experience Required:

    Experience using database-driven ECAD software to design
    technically complex electrical systems, preferably within a multidisciplinary
    team.

    An understanding of design for vacuum, remote handling, cryogenics, and material selection for fusion applications is
    considered an advantage.

    Rullion Engineering Ltd
    Printed / emailed copies are considered to be uncontrolled

    Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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