The engineer will be responsible for designing and creating detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, and documentation for mobile robotics, industrial automation, testing rigs and electrical systems. Key responsibilities also include implementing and wiring electrical cabinets and harnesses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards, selecting components, developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and troubleshooting electrical issues throughout the project phases.
This role includes, among others:
- EPLAN Design: Use EPLAN software (Pro Panel and Harness ProD) to create comprehensive electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Hands-on Wiring: Implement wiring for testing rig cabinets, build prototype cable and perform cable modifications.
- Component Selection: Specify and select electrical components such as motors, sensors, connectors, and cables based on project requirements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical engineers, project managers, and production teams to ensure electrical systems align with overall project specifications.
- Compliance & Quality: Review and validate electrical designs to ensure compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and project requirements.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot electrical issues that arise during the testing and commissioning phases of projects.
- Documentation: Prepare detailed documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable lists, and I/O lists for electrical systems and machines.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- EPLAN Software Proficiency: Expertise in using EPLAN for electrical design and documentation is a primary requirement.
- Electrical Design Principles: A strong understanding of electrical systems, circuit design, and automation technology.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for creating accurate and error-free electrical designs and documentation.
- Lab equipment: Familiarity with standard test and measurement laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal analyzers, etc)
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication is vital for collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are needed to address technical challenges and optimize designs.
- Project Management Awareness: An understanding of project management principles
Desirable
- PLC Programming
- Good familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software is desirable.
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, UL508A, IEC 61439, ISO 13849
Benefits
Our employee benefits are designed for you. We care about people and we've ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately. Currently, we offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and:
- A hybrid working policy that sees you in the office typically 40% of your time.
- 30 days 'working from anywhere' policy
- Private Medical Insurance
- Meal tickets
- Wellbeing support through Apps such as Unmind and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to participate in share schemes
We also have regular divisional socials, sports clubs not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.
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Skills Required
- EPLAN Software Proficiency
- Electrical Design Principles
- Attention to Detail
- Familiarity with Laboratory Equipment
- Communication Skills
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Project Management Awareness
Ocado Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ocado Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Ocado Group.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include free share awards after six months of service, with additional access to broad-based plans such as SIP, Sharesave, and ESPP in applicable regions.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often allow hybrid schedules and a limited work‑from‑anywhere allowance, alongside flexible leave options and discount schemes depending on role and location.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies cover birth, adoption, fostering and surrogacy, with returner coaching and additional flexible arrangements after leave where applicable.
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What We Do
When our journey started, we were all about changing the way people shop for groceries. Nearly 20 years later, we’re a FTSE 100, client-focused business that provides services, technology, and automation to grocery e-commerce businesses around the world.
