Associate Electrical Design Engineer

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and driven Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team based at our Manufacturing plant in Sunderland.  

In this role, you will play a critical part in providing engineering support for a diverse range of products and solutions, supporting production and testing to produce high-quality products following the required standards. We are looking for a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who is passionate about driving positive change and is excited to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. 

What is the job about? 

The main purpose of the role is to apply subject matter knowledge and provide engineering support for a diverse range of products and solutions. The role involves supporting production and testing with the necessary documentation to produce quality products. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide electrical design support to sales, production, and project engineering functions. 

• Support product development both in manufacture and at interface with our sales and marketing functions. This will include responsibility for reviewing, generating and controlling control drawings, and supporting documentation within our manufacturing systems. 

• Support product design, build, test, and release through the stages of our product development process. 

• Support production process and facility development using Grundfos Production System. 

• Provide accurate and timely cost estimates to internal and external customers for control panels, electrical installations, and systems. 

• Support the mechanical CAD team to produce production layout drawings. 

• Support the implementation and development of Grundfos Production System. 

Reporting, and Work Relations: 

The Associate Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Senior Electrical Engineer and have daily interaction with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Teams. Frequent interaction with Sales is required for project status updates. There is also daily interaction with area Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Project Fulfilment Manager. 

Your Background 

Required Minimum Qualifications include:  

• Qualification in an electrical engineering discipline, ideally to degree level. 

• Experience with a leading electrical design CAD package is desirable for the ability to create electrical schematics – Eplan Electric P8 is advantageous. 

• Experience of advanced integrated manufacturing systems, i.e. SAP/MRP is desirable. 

Competencies: 

The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, who is passionate about driving positive change in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. 

• Excellent spoken and written communication 

• Flexible and positive attitude. 

• Methodical approach to planning and organization. 

• The ability to stay calm under pressure. 

• Proactive and reliable 

• Competent with IT and MS Office software packages (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, etc). 

Why Grundfos? 

At Grundfos, we are committed to doing things that others cannot or dare not do – all for the purpose of addressing the world's water and climate challenges and improving quality of life for people. At our core, we believe that innovation is not only a business opportunity but also an obligation, and that what truly matters is not short-term profit, but the impact we make. By joining our united and powerful team, you too can drive this change, regardless of your role. 

What can we offer you? 

• Flexible working hours between 7 AM and 6 PM 

• A wide range of employee benefits and discounts 

• Access to internal training and great opportunities for individual development 

If the role sounds interesting to you and you possess the required qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.