At Cressall we design and manufacture power resistors for use in the electro-technical markets all over the world. Our customers range from the smallest of local companies right up to multi-national corporations such as GE, Siemens and ABB.

Offering the very highest quality of products and service levels to such a wide range of customers and markets is made possible by our highly skilled personnel.

Reporting to: Production Manager
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 4.5% contributory pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Free on-site parking, Free tea and coffee, Employee Assistance Program, Friday early finish.
Hours: 38 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.15pm (including 30-minute unpaid lunch break) and Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Evington Valley Road, Leicester.

The Company

Cressall Resistors design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Setting and operating the CNC Press Brake, working to industry standard engineering drawings
• Carrying out machine TPM
• Working to a daily plan, and achieving tight deadlines
• Quality checking the product prior to despatch
• Recording performance information
• Carrying out additional duties within the Fabrication department
• Liaising with Team Leaders and other departments
• Hand-assemble parts with the use of bolts, screws, and other fasteners

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

From a manufacturing/engineering background, candidates must have CNC Press Brake experience with the ability to read, understand and follow engineering drawings. You must possess a strong work ethic and a reliable, flexible approach. Methodical and organised, you must be a self-starter with plenty of drive and the ability to work efficiently and effectively. You must also possess the following:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Numerate and literate
• Committed Team Player
• Confident to work on own initiative as necessary

Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory Pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, free tea and coffee, Friday early finish.
Hours: 37.75 (standard hours are 8.15 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.15 to 13.00 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)
Location: Place of work will be Evington Valley Road, Leicester. Occasional site and customer visits may be required.

The Company

Cressall Resistors, an established electrical equipment manufacturer with over 100 years of experience. Cressall Resistors design and manufacture high power electrical resistors used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets.

Applications for our products include the filter and neutral earthing for MV and HV systems, the dynamic braking of motors and industrial drives and the load testing of batteries and generators. We supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Job  Overview

We seek a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support the engineering team for our industrial resistor product range. In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.

Principal Responsibilities

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).
• Produce design calculations and corresponding paperwork to manufacture designs.
• Approval of drawings, Bills of Materials and other design information issued for manufacture.
• Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
• Select electrical components for use in control systems
• Create 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation (Bills of Materials, etc.).
• Carry out detailed mechanical design work including simulation and design verification testing, as required
• Review and approve design information from other team members.

Reporting to: Division Director
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme, 4.5% contributory pension, Life Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 25 days holiday plus bank free parking, free tea and coffee
Hours: 37.75 (standard hours are 8.15 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday, 8.15 to 13.00 Friday but may be some flexibility on this)
Location: Evington Valley Road, Leicester.

About The Role

We seek a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to support the engineering team of our load bank division, Power Prove. In this pivotal role, you’ll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing electrical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. The successful candidate should have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of electrical engineering principles, along with basic knowledge of mechanical design.

Principal Responsibilities include:

• Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets)
• Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Produce electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical and corresponding component layouts.
• Review and approve design information from other team members.
• Adhere to quality systems, including using Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to document changes.
• Oversee the CE marking process on new designs including performing DFMEAs.