Electrical Design Engineer
Who we are:
Serving the fast-moving entertainment industry, we design, manufacture, and sell premium products that allow artists to express their creativity and push boundaries using eye-catching scenic motion.
Kinesys products have been used by some of the world’s most successful artists and venues including Ed Sheeran, The 1975, U2, Stormzy, Madonna, The Royal Opera House, … the list goes on. It’s also used in TV shows, films, venues and at corporate events across six continents. We have a reputation for quality, design and service that is second to none.
We’re part of the TAIT group, market leaders in designing, constructing and delivering world-class solutions for live events. We’ve got an ambitious and exciting business plan and the investment to make it happen.
What you’ll be doing:
Our customers come to us because we have a reputation for continuously challenging the industry to do things better, with innovation and excellence at our core. You’ll be a key part of the team that makes this happen and helps us to keep pushing the boundaries.
The Electrical Design Engineer will lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, testing, and implementing advanced electrical systems and components. You will provide technical expertise, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and integration of electrical solutions. If you have a proven track record in electrical engineering, a passion for innovation, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence in the Live Event industry.
How you’ll do it:
- Responsible for the detailed hardware design of the control and electrical elements of our products.
- Prepare bills of materials for finished electrical assemblies and assist in the procurement of outside vendor parts and services.
- Accurately document designs for inclusion in our technical files to support CE marking, or other regulatory requirements.
- Work across different engineering disciplines to assist in new product design and development, drawing on your experience and learning from others.
- Take the lead with electrical engineering changes, obsolescence management, and design updates for legacy products.
- Help create and maintain manufacturing information, test specifications and production build packages.
- Liaise with suppliers to solve manufacturing issues and to value engineer designs.
- Fault find or rework electrical component failures to support production as needed.
- Have knowledge of CE marking, UL certification, EMC testing and certification, and Lean manufacturing is an advantage, but by no means essential.
Who you are:
- You’ve got an excellence mindset and make sure it’s right first time
- You’re a fast learner and ask the right questions to extract the information you need
- You like structure and process and are a natural born problem-solver
- You thrive on innovating, improving and asking ‘what if…’
- You’re self-motivated and get a buzz from taking ownership and delivering what’s needed, on-time
Your Experience and Knowledge:
- You have a background in designing electrical cabinets or products and creating control and electrical schematics.
- You’re highly proficient with Eplan or Autocad Electrical for schematics, layouts and cable assembly drawings.
- You’ve got practical electrical design experience involving 3-phase power, motor control, variable speed drives, PLCs, SIL rated safety systems and associated switchgear.
- You’ve got knowledge of functional safety.
- You might have a HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering, equally you may have gained a wealth of practical experience and learning from your mistakes.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams of engineers, providing guidance and direction on complex projects.
- Problem-Solving: Proficiency in analyzing and solving intricate electrical engineering challenges, using innovative approaches when necessary.
- Technical Excellence: A track record of advanced technical knowledge and expertise in electrical engineering principles and practices.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute complex engineering projects.
- Communication: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for conveying technical information to team members, stakeholders, and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: The capability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including engineers from other disciplines and project managers, to achieve project objectives.
- Adaptability: Being open to adopting new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and adjusting strategies to meet evolving project requirements.
- Innovation: A commitment to exploring and implementing innovative solutions in electrical engineering to drive continuous improvement and competitiveness.
- Safety Focus: Demonstrated dedication to adhering to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for self and colleagues.
- Mentorship: A willingness to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development within the field of electrical engineering.
What you’ll get here:
- Competitive Salary and Pension Contribution
- You’ll get 23 days holiday, increasing by one day per year of service to 25 days (+ Bank Holidays)
- You’ll also get Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off every year, without fail
- You’ll get an annual £200 Entertainment Fund to spend on concerts, theatre, or cinema, as well as the usual Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme and contributory pension
- You’ll get life insurance, disability insurance, a medical cash plan, and mental health support services
- You’ll get access to our onsite gym and free parking
