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Location: SlurryKat, Waringstown, Northern Ireland
Department: Electronics / R&D
Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Director of Electronics / R&D
The Role
As a Junior Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacture, assembly and testing of the electrical hardware used across SlurryKat machinery.
A key part of the role will be the manufacture of wiring looms and cable harnesses, as well as the assembly and wiring of electrical control panels.
You will work closely with R&D and production teams to ensure that electrical systems are correctly manufactured, installed and tested.
Key Responsibilities
Build and test wiring looms and cable harnesses for mobile machinery
Manufacture harnesses to engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
Select appropriate cables, connectors, terminals, protective sleeving and conduit
Carry out wire cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering and termination where required
Produce and maintain loom and harness documentation
Build and wire electrical control panels
Install PLCs, relays, contactors, fuses, circuit protection, terminals and other control components
Wire sensors, actuators, valves, motors and other electrical equipment
Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Carry out continuity, insulation and functional testing of wiring and panels
Diagnose wiring faults and assist with electrical troubleshooting
Support electrical installation and commissioning of completed machines
Maintain good standards of cable routing, labelling, termination and workmanship
Assist with the development and improvement of harness and panel designs
Maintain accurate build records and documentation
Support prototype builds and development projects
Follow relevant electrical, machinery and safety standards
Essential Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone with experience or strong knowledge in several of the following areas:
Basic understanding of electrical and electronic systems
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Good practical skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working with hand tools and electrical assembly equipment
Understanding of basic electrical principles
Good organizational and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
A qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline would be beneficial.
Relevant practical industry experience will also be strongly considered.
Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be particularly beneficial:
Wiring looms and cable harnesses
Control-panel construction and wiring
Industrial machinery
Automotive, agricultural or mobile equipment
12 V / 24 V DC electrical systems
PLC control systems
Crimping and terminal systems
Cable glands, conduit, and heat-shrink
Electrical CAD software
Electrical testing and fault finding
Reading connector pin-outs
What We're Looking For
The right person will be:
- A practical, methodical and hands-on engineer
- Comfortable moving between electronic design work, the workshop and machinery testing.
- A strong problem solver with a methodical approach to diagnosing faults.
- Able to understand how electronic, software, hydraulic and mechanical systems interact.
- Comfortable building and testing prototypes.
- Able to work independently while collaborating with other engineering disciplines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving manufacturing and R&D environment.
- Able to communicate technical information clearly to engineers, production staff and other departments.
Why Join SlurryKat?
This is an opportunity to play a direct role in developing the electronic architecture of future SlurryKat machinery.
You will work closely with our Embedded Systems and wider engineering teams, taking projects from concept and component selection through prototype development, testing, production and field use.
The role offers significant scope to develop new electronic technologies and help shape how electronics, automation and intelligent control are incorporated across the SlurryKat product range.
To apply for this position, please forward your CV to careers@slurrykat.com
Call us on +44 (0) 28 3882 0862 for more info
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