OUR PLACEMENTS

Placement summary

East Kilbride based CCL Components have outstanding opportunities for two talented and ambitious graduates to embark on a 12 month project which aims at providing support for the development of a new product range. Our ideal candidates will have left college or university recently with an excellent knowledge of electrical/energy/renewable engineering and have an absolute commitment to developing their career with a fast growing and innovative business.

Job description

Project Description

We are currently developing an innovative power solution which could either be used in conjunction with renewable energy power supplies or generators.  Given the current position of the new technology within product development, we are now looking to recruit two graduates who have expertise in power electronics, to assist our wider development team in getting the project to the completion phase.

These roles will report directly to the Project Manager. Key members of the team that the candidate will interact with will be the Sales Director and the Technical Sales team.

Placement Objectives

To provide graduate level, professional support to our new product development team with the aim of ensuring that the project is delivered on time and to the highest possible standards.

Role Description

Main Tasks:

• The development of the technical manual for purposes of product CE marking
• Understanding key market players and products
• General product development tasks
• Copywriting power products for the eCommerce website
• Update manuals and other related literature
• Assist the project manager to develop the various models in the product range for full certification

Qualifications

You will ideally have a degree in Electrical/Energy/Renewable Engineering, although we would accept HND qualifications, providing you have some recent relevant experience.

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

• An ability to communicate clearly
• Excellent written English skills
• A good working knowledge and proficient user of Excel and Word
• An ability to produce effective, concise reports
• A competent knowledge and understanding of electrical theory and low voltage AC & DC power systems
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Excellent eye for detail
• Can work effectively in a team
• A friendly professional manner in their work ethic
• Competent self management skills
• Project management experience

Desirable Skills

• Experience with battery systems, up to 48 volts Practical electrical installation experience
• Possess a working knowledge of CAD software

Benefits

Company benefits

• Competitive graduate starting salary
• Workplace pension and Life Insurance plan
• Performance-related bonus scheme

Placement benefits

As part of the ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, you may have access to a tailored graduate business skills training course. ScotGrad placements also offer a unique opportunity to connect with a vast network of graduates and ScotGrad alumni. All graduates appointed through the programme are encouraged to make use of the ScotGrad LinkedIn group to communicate with other ScotGrad participants, learn about any professional development opportunities and build up a professional network.

Additional information

Location: East Kilbride

Planned interview date: TBC

Preferred start date: 18th July 2016

Company information

CCL Components is the main UK distributor for SMA, Fronius and PowerOne Inverters, specialising in off grid applications.

Company sector: Energy Low Carbon Renewables

Company website: www.cclcomponents.com