Electrical Design Engineer

Overview Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence. Working within the Cargo and Vehicle Inspection section of Rapiscan Systems Engineering team. As part of our team, you will be involved in projects at all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial concept generation, new product introduction and continuous improvement in manufacture. The successful candidate will be working within a team of Electrical Design Engineers, reporting to the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, designing the electrical systems on X-ray Cargo and Vehicle Inspection (CVI) scanning equipment. This role includes: Control Panel design, Block Cable Diagrams, Schematic Projects, BoMs and revision management control and lifecycle management will be an important part of the role. Responsibilities Interpret specifications and customer requirements from Sales, Project Managers and Engineering Management. Research and develop alternatives to current components or designs. Support NPD (New Product Development) projects hands-on, with prototyping and Commissioning Produce technical documentation to support designs. Create electrical schematics and 3D panel layouts using Eplan P8 and Pro Panel. Export BoM data for electrical hardware. Issue designs into the PLM system via the ECO process. Work with Chief Engineers to design new innovative products. Provide technical support to all areas of the business throughout the lifecycle of a product. Work within the company quality and safety procedures. Provide service support and action ECRs allocated. Visit sites as required. Qualifications Experience & Attributes: Essential Strong knowledge of electrical control systems including essential knowledge of PLC systems. Experience in an electrical CAD package (EPlan preferred). Experience in a PLM system. Flexibility to respond to changing business needs. Willingness to travel with good presentation skills. Great time management skills. Able to work as part of a team and individually. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Presentation, Teams & Word). Desirable Experience in using Eplan P8 and Pro-panel. Experience designing Drive Systems. Practical experience in wiring control panels / test rigs. Knowledge, Training & Qualifications: Essential 5 years’ experience in a relevant field of work HNC in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study Desired BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering or other relevant field of study