Our client, a leading provider in the automation and manufacturing sector, is currently seeking an EC&I Engineer to join their team in Warrington. This permanent position involves the electrical design, engineering, and instrumentation of process plants within the food, beverage, personal care, and homecare industries.

• Engineering specifications for electrical control panels, instrumentation, and electrical installation
• Specifying and discussing instrumentation requirements with the Process Department and suppliers
• Supporting the sales team in proposals by estimating labour and materials costs
• Managing control panel manufacturing and assisting in testing control panels before shipment to the site
• Creating Load/Motor, Instrument and I/O Schedules from P&ID and equipment data sheets
• Liaising with the site and project team during the installation and supporting the site manager
• Designing electrical loop diagrams, cable routes, and layouts
• Approving Control Panel schematics and incorporating connection data onto electrical loop diagrams
• Configuring and commissioning instruments and VSDs, and supporting I/O testing with the project team
• Understanding control bus systems, such as Profibus DP, Profibus PA, AS-i, and industrial Ethernet networks
• Assisting with the power-up procedure once installation is complete
• Assisting with I/O Testing and early stage commissioning
• Preparing site commissioning file with construction status electrical drawings
• Completing and issuing electrical drawings to the documentation team upon project completion

• Proficiency in Eplan, Control Systems, AutoCAD, and Electrical Design
• Ability to ensure all electrical criteria are met from initial concept through detailed design, panel testing, and handover
• Understanding of the food, beverage, personal care, and homecare industries, including relevant regulations and certifications
• Experience with hazardous area regulations and ATEX
• Familiarity with control systems, like Siemens or Rockwell, Profibus DP, Profinet, and industrial Ethernet networks
• Knowledge and design experience of safety systems, E-Stops, interlocks, etc.
• Experience in specifying, technically and commercially appraising, recommending, selecting and sourcing control panel components
• Previous panel testing experience in the UK
• Ability to design and specify control systems using IO Link, Profinet, Profibus DP, Profibus PA, ASI networks and HART/4-20mA technologies
• Experience with instrumentation applications including Flow, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Weight Systems, & Analytical
• Experience with instrument suppliers such as Endress & Hauser, IFM, Siemens & Mettler Toledo
• End-user documentation and liaising with the after-sales department to complete detailed project manuals

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with relevant industry experience

The primary location for this role is in the Warrington office. Standard working hours are Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm. Occasional visits to client sites for meetings, surveys, and commissioning support are required.

• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced EC&I Engineer ready to take on a new challenge and further your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Warrington.