Temporary Electrical Design Engineer

  • Fortress Technology (Europe) Ltd
  • Banbury, Oxfordshire
  • Aug 13, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Position: Electrical Design Engineer

Reporting to: Electrical and Mechanical Design Manager

Responsibilities: the role will sit within the technical team and will be responsible for the design, maintenance and support of machine control wiring and documentation.

Design: Ensuring products meet required standards in line with Regulations/Directives.

Design: Component selection, Bills of Material, electrical cabinet and machine wiring.

Design: Basic knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens).

Product Support: Providing technical support within the business.

Production Engineering: Supporting the Production department to ensure the efficientand effective manufacture of products to the specified performance and quality standards.

Document Control: Process development, application and maintenance of drawing and document standards and technical information.

Any other ad-hoc duties or other duties as assigned by the company

Direct Reports: 0

Responsibilities

Technical Department Delivery

Component selection and design of machine controls

Produce bills of materials

Develop detailed electrical wiring diagrams and layouts

Maintain and update electrical drawings and bills of materials.

Control panel layout design

Project co-ordination

Technical queries

PLC programming

As built documentation and drawings

Adhere to Health & Safety and quality systems

Design Specifications

Producing and maintaining electrical drawings and specifications.

Delivering design solutions (drawings, procedures, work instructions)

Production Engineering

Using technical knowhow and experience to assist Production in order to effectively meet customers' requirements and/or improved products/processes.

Assisting with the specification and implementation of systems to improve or maintain standards.

Specific Skills /Experience

Good problem solving skills

Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Outlook Email or similar system

CAD software (Electrical/2D)

PLC Software (Siemens LOGO! soft Comfort)

ERP systems (SAP)

SISTEMA

Experienced in the process and procedures associated with electrical panel design for machinery.

A practical understanding of Machinery Standards (e.g.: CE, UKCA, Risk Assessments, PUWER, Machine Safety) is desirable.

Personal attributes - the jobholder will need to demonstrate:

Proactivity and initiative

A practical approach to problem solving

Confidentiality and Integrity

Flexibility and the ability to respond well to change and pressure

A personable approach with good communication skills

A meticulous approach and a high level of accuracy, demonstrating strong attention to detail

Ability to work directly with end customers

Willingness to mentor and train others

Full driving license (will be required to travel to client sites on occasion)

Working Hours and Benefits

Working Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Pension (you 5% / Fortress 3%)

Eyecare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Fortress Hub - giving employees access to discount vouchers for high street stores, entertainment, holidays, and gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program, which provides weekly information and webinars, and gives access to confidential, independent and impartial support for all employees

Training - full induction, and a training matrix providing ongoing training relevant to job role

Opportunities for career development via a development plan

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
Banbury OX16 4XS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
Electrical Engineering: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NMTTEMPEDE290725