Hardware Design Engineer

Company:  Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
Location: Westhill
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

About the position

We are currently working with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Their aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. They work within Oil & Gas, Power, Chemical and Food & Beverage.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Primarily you will assume a project delivery role.
  • Work in the project team to design and deliver new Pro-Safe hardwired safety control systems in accordance with lifecycle and engineering practices.
  • Design and execute modification work scopes for existing Pro-Safe hardwired safety control systems in accordance with lifecycle and engineering practices.
  • On occasions you may also be expected to assume a support role, by attending our client onshore/offshore sites to carry out maintenance, installation and commissioning activities.
  • Support our sales team to deliver quotations by preparing sales supports for projects/modifications/renewals of the support contracts.
  • Develop customer awareness of safety engineering capabilities.
  • Assist in supporting the department with the development / maintenance of all necessary procedures & documentation associated with IEC61508/61511 certification.
  • Assist with Training when requested, and to ensure full conversancy with the latest versions of Safety Shutdown & Distributed Control Systems.


Experience Required:

  • Recognised qualification in either Electrical / Mechanical / Control Engineering or equivalent.
  • BOSIET/medical certificates or prepared to undergo training on commencement of the post.
  • Experience with the maintenance of Safety Shutdown & Distributed Control Systems onshore and offshore.
  • Knowledge of IEE 17th edition wiring regulations.
  • Wiring experience is desirable.
  • Functional safety experience, as well as certification is desirable.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years relevant industry experience.
  • Can demonstrate a good understanding of relay logic and PLCs.
  • Experience using AutoCAD.
  • Experience using Windows and Office Applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
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