Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts; Ash Vale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexi-time

Hybrid work 2 days per week

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in the Farnborough area. The role focuses on electrical design for robotic and special‑purpose machinery within life sciences, with duties from design through testing and commissioning, working closely with production and R&D teams.

You will contribute to safety systems, schematics, BOMs and supplier coordination, while developing across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Electrical/Electronic engineering experience.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of British, European and international standards.
• Experience designing systems around industrial or collaborative robots.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, RS232 and Fieldbus communication.
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, distributed I/O and servo control.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for robotic and SP machinery.
• Design and implement machine safety systems.
• Produce schematics, hook-up diagrams and build instructions.
• Create BOMs and cost estimates for materials.
• Work with purchasing to source components.
• Carry out feasibility studies for new products.
• Support risk assessments and safe design practices.
• Develop testing, installation and commissioning procedures.
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing and R&D.
• Manage multiple projects against timelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Robotics concepts

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

£40-53k + Pension, Flexi-time

Farnborough - Hybrid 2 Days Per Week. Ref: 24739

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on bespoke robotic and special purpose machinery within the life sciences sector?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a technical engineering team developing robotic systems and custom machinery. You'll be involved across electrical design, machine safety, procurement, testing and commissioning, working closely with production and R&D teams.

The Role

• Design electrical control systems for robotic and special purpose machinery
• Design and implement machine safety systems
• Produce schematics, hook-up diagrams and production build instructions
• Create BOMs and material/manufacturing cost estimates
• Work with purchasing teams and suppliers to source critical components
• Carry out feasibility studies for new products and technical innovations
• Support risk assessments and safe design practices
• Develop testing, installation and commissioning procedures
• Provide hands‑on technical support to manufacturing and R&D teams
• Work across multiple projects while meeting agreed timelines

The Person

• 5+ years' relevant Electrical/Electronic Engineering experience
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN or AutoCAD
• Knowledge of relevant British, European and international standards
• Experience designing systems around industrial or collaborative robots
• Understanding of TCP/IP, RS232 and Fieldbus communication
• Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, distributed I/O and servo control
• Some experience with pneumatics and electronic circuit design
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on advanced robotic systems
• Varied projects within the life sciences sector
• Hands‑on involvement from design through to build and commissioning
• Exposure to R&D and new product development
• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and progression
• Located in Hampshire, this role would be commutable from Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Camberly, Farnborough, Baskingstoke, Woking, Hook, Maidenhead, Ascot, Windsor, Chertsey and Leatherhead.

For further information please contactSarah Clarke