About Us
Electrical and Software Design Engineer
February 2025
POOLE, DORSET
At DDC Dolphin, we're not just a leading global manufacturing company based in Poole, Dorset – we're innovators, creators, and pioneers in the medical macerators and sluice room equipment industry.
Our vision is clear: Protecting Lives Through Smarter, Safer Healthcare.
Our products are designed with precision, adhering to the highest environmental and regulatory standards, while incorporating the latest technology to benefit and protect our end-users. We're expanding our product range and are on the lookout for a dynamic and talented Electrical and Software Design Engineer to join our team.
What You'll Do:
- Design Mastery: Create electrical schematic diagrams, panel layouts, and PLC wiring diagrams.
- Component Guru: Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) and order components.
- Software Savvy: Develop and edit software code for PCBs and PLCs.
- Circuit Wizard: Design electrical circuits and control panels, including wiring and cabling.
- Customer Focused: Translate customer requirements into detailed electronics specifications.
- Testing Pro: Prepare test procedures and ensure traceability of results.
- Documentation Expert: Produce comprehensive documentation to support designs.
- Team Player: Collaborate with Sales, Service, Quality, Purchasing, and Production teams to ensure timely and compliant product delivery.
- Quality Champion: Support design and engineering
What You Bring:
- Technical Prowess: Proficiency in electrical drawings and fault-finding.
- Software Knowledge: Understanding of PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.
- Network Savvy: Familiarity with industrial networks like CANBUS
- Design Skills: Experience with Autocad or EPlan is ideal.
- Analytical Mind: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
- Organisational Skills: Organised and able to manage time and workload effectively.
- Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic with a 'Can do' attitude.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- HND/Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering.
- At least 5 years experience in an Electrical/Electronic design/engineering role.
- Experience in creating supporting manufacturing documentation.
- Experience of working in a drawing office
- Experience of wiring looms
- Experience of FPGA design
- Knowledge of product testing and QA procedures.
- Familiarity with analogue and digital circuit design, PCB design, and layout.
- Understanding of EMC/LVD regulations and microprocessor design.
- Practical mechanical aptitude and fault-finding skills.
- Full UK driving licence is an advantage.
- Legal right to work in the UK as we do not have sponsorship licence.
Perks and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary – Be rewarded for your skills and contributions.
- Generous Holiday Allowance – 25 days, rising to 28 with service plus bank holidays.
- Private Medical Cover – Supporting your health and well-being.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Free access to support and advice.
- Company Pension Scheme – Plan for your future with ease.
- Special Vouchers – vouchers to celebrate you.
- Health Cash Back Plan – Includes gym membership discounts.
- Life Assurance – Security for you and your loved ones.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit.
- Volunteering Day – Give back with a dedicated day to volunteer.