Electrical Engineering Manager
Added 23 Sept · still live
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Salary
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£58,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Astec Europe is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers) or SOC 2161 (Research and development (R&D) managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2123 Electrical engineers Most likely code | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2161 Research and development (R&D) managers Also possible | £38,100 | £43,500 | £48,900 | £54,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Description
Location: Astec Industries Europe Limited, 3 Bankmore Way East
As Electrical Engineering Manager for our Omagh site, you will lead an already established team in the design and development of class leading control systems for our range of aggregate crushing, screening and bulk handling equipment. This position allows the suitable candidate the scope and ownership to play a significant part in the future of our products, including DA, AC and Hybrid architectures, and is an exciting time to join the business. You will ensure that produced designs are completed to a high standard, on time and with a consideration for the operational environment and duty cycle of the equipment.
About The Role
Key Deliverables
Location: Astec Industries Europe Limited, 3 Bankmore Way East
As Electrical Engineering Manager for our Omagh site, you will lead an already established team in the design and development of class leading control systems for our range of aggregate crushing, screening and bulk handling equipment. This position allows the suitable candidate the scope and ownership to play a significant part in the future of our products, including DA, AC and Hybrid architectures, and is an exciting time to join the business. You will ensure that produced designs are completed to a high standard, on time and with a consideration for the operational environment and duty cycle of the equipment.
About The Role
Key Deliverables
- Lead the design and development activities of the Omagh Electrical Engineering team for the entire product lifecycle, concept, design, prototype, validation, compliance, lifetime support.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the Hardware and Software engineering teams, with a focus on delivery and quality of overall system designs.
- Design leadership and decision making on control system design on mobile and industrial products in line with our NPD roadmap and project orders.
- Further development of the site design capabilities in EPLAN.
- Ensure that new designs conform with relevant equipment standards and that compliance documentation is completely accurate and up to date.
- Establish new and improve existing design processes and procedures as the team and product portfolio continues to grow.
- Provide support for existing and new product in conjunction with our aftermarket team.
- Ensure new designs are fit for purpose, with simplicity, functionality and quality in mind.
- Ensure on- time product development of all assigned design projects.
- Provide high quality design output, with appropriate design calculations, documentation and BOM accuracy to a high standard.
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- Strong focus on new product development, and management of a design team to achieve project outputs on time and to a high standard.
- Foster a culture of growth and development within the team to ensure continued development of engineering talent.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant standards and ensure design methodologies and documentation are compliant.
- Liaise with other engineering functions to ensure clear requirements gathering for control systems.
- Provide electrical training and assistance when required for customers.
- Constantly evaluate ways to streamline costs in electrical projects.
- Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
- Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Telestack Story
Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality.
Utilising industry-leading software and technologies, Telestack have a track record of firsts. Their engineering team have developed concepts that have changed the nature of the sectors in which they operate. Guided by industry best practice, Telestack boast all the benefits of a large corporate company whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of a local family operation! The Telestack solutions are world-renowned, and the brand is known, respected and sought-after, by large blue-chip companies globally.
Company Culture
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Astec Omagh
Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.
Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey!
Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?
Required Criteria
Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand.
Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey!
Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?
Required Criteria
- Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, or other relevant qualification.
- 10+ years of practical design experience in industry, 3+ years of which should be in engineering or project management roles.
- Demonstrable experience in team leadership, mentoring and development of engineering talent.
- Strong experience in control system architecture, conception, and hardware selection is required.
- Experience in both mobile and industrial style hardware and software development methodologies.
- You are comfortable in a ‘player-manager’ role, managing the team, projects and deliverables whilst also being a contributor, with ability to complete designs, write control specifications, modify/maintain code and perform system level testing when required.
- Experience in EPLAN implementation and deployment would be beneficial.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of ISO / BS Standards relevant to the equipment.
Contract Typefulltime
SalaryBased on Experience
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sampleSOC 2123
- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
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Not necessarily. Astec Europe holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.