Switchgear Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Switchgear Engineer to join a great team in an established family-owned business in Leeds (LS11). Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The Role:

This is a new role working with our Engineering Department to assist with providing technical support and guidance to WPS UK and their RMU & LV cabinets/Feeder Pillar suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices.

Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes.

BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification

Drawing approvals to suppliers.

Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives. Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence.

Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed.

Developing new suppliers for various products.

Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments

Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required.

Contacting suppliers, if needed any technical support.

Perusing tender specs and advising Sales engineers.

Providing technical support for all Group projects

Working with third party consultants where appropriate.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

Degree in Electrical Engineering Essential

5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry.

Essential

Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications. Essential <...