Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

Responsibilities The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the timely completion of Electrical Design on project-based products to the highest standard. They will promote the level of technical excellence relating to Electrical Engineering within the team. They will be confident to provide ideas and solutions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: · Analysis of customer requirements to identify electrical requirements. · Distinguish between project specific or new requirements (requiring development work) and standard requirements (solutions available and tested on previous projects). · Manage electrical requirements and ensure all requirements are fulfilled. · Liaison with customers in respect of design requirements and details. · Document the crane electrical system interfaces (EI drawing / Single line diagram) · Document control console layouts and functions. · Generate specifications for electrical equipment including switchgear. · Manage the integration of electrical sub systems and solutions, to ensure overall electrical function is delivered. · Ensure switch gear design engineers are aware of all electrical requirements, where necessary prepare function descriptions and other support documents. · Ensure software developers are aware of the electrical integration requirements, where necessary document interface protocols and participate in software testing. · Ensure software developers are aware of crane monitoring requirement for electrical systems, where necessary document requirements and verify implementation. · Ensure Commissioning engineers are aware of function and test requirements, generate test and acceptance documents. · Specify electrical components and source suppliers. · Support the purchase department with component procurement. · Create electrical piece lists and other documentation required for the production process. · Liaise with production and installation departments to ensure assembly and testing of electrical systems are carried out to the necessary standards. · Liaise with the service department to support with new systems and provide support to resolve customer complaints. · Where new developments are required, participate in selection and testing of suitable sub-systems and new technologies. · Prepare of Technical documentation for assembly, installation, commissioning and customers. · On completion of a project: o Ensure all open items are addressed. o Report and evaluate any issues and complaints arising during the assembly, installation, and commissioning process. o Where necessary prepare technical reports. o Ensure all documentation is updated to as built drawings. · Provision of on-site support as may be required for both planned and emergency repairs. · Travel overseas as required Qualifications Requirements and Experience · Min Level 7 degree in any of the following disciplines: Automation / Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronic Engineering. · Strong communication and reporting skills (verbal and written) · Confident at challenging the status quo and open to adapting new technologies or techniques. · Familiarity with Zuken E3 or similar drawing package. · Ability to analyse problems and derive solutions. · Ability to manage project requirements and schedules. · Willingness to travel internationally as required. Desirable: · Risk analysis and safety compliance and understanding of Performance Levels (PLr / SIL). · Experience with ABB PLC’s an advantage. · Knowledge or experience with industrial Ethernet networks an advantage. · Work as necessary in the heavy machinery environment at container terminals What We Offer • Competitive Salary • Paid overtime • End of Year Bonus • Pension Scheme • Service Pay • Early finish on a Friday • 21 days annual leave + Length of service days • Company Fixed Days • Subsidised canteen • Sports and Social Club • Retailer Discounts • Life Assurance • Refer a friend Scheme • Maternity Pay • Educational assistance • Career Progression Opportunities **Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email. **We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role. #LCC Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Connolly. One Passion. Many Opportunities. The company Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity and productivity. Location Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. Killarney Ireland (IE) Contact Jennifer Connolly