Electrical Engineer

Vector Lifting is a Perth based company, specialising in the design and manufacture of material handling machinery including cranes, winches and railway lifting equipment.  Since inception in 1989, we have established ourselves as leaders in this field, delivering our products nationally and internationally.

You will have a creative approach, with the ability to think ‘outside the box’ when following the complete equipment life cycle, from concept development to commissioning. As we build all equipment on-site you will see your designs become reality.

This is a Full Time Permanent Position, based in our Cockburn Central office.

The key responsibilities for this role include, however are not limited to:

• Collaboration with Project Team to develop new and customised equipment.
• Design of power and control systems in accordance to Australian and International Standards.
• Design of power distribution including maximum demand calculations, protection sizing, cable sizing, and cable schedules.
• Electrical component sizing and selection.
• Creating detailed electrical schematics, panel layouts, material parts lists and other associated drawings using AutoCAD.
• Liaising with suppliers and equipment procurement
• Support and liaison with in-house electrical manufacturing team during the manufacture of products.
• Assistance or leadership of factory testing and commissioning of manufactured products.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or an electrical trade qualification with extensive experience as an Electrical Designer.
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in power system design, including Main Switchboards, Motor Control Centres, and PLC panels.
• Excellent knowledge of Australian Standards.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve.
• The desire and ability to implement new design concepts for further development of products.
• Ability to work unsupervised and achieve agreed outcomes and time frames.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Hands on electrical experience such as equipment manufacture, commissioning or fault finding.
• PLC development and programming experience.
• Experience with mechanical design and the integration of electrical power and control systems.

Please see the video below as an example of the work that we (& you) carry out.