Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Poole, Dorset (Office–based)

Salary: Up to GBP50,000 (depending on experience)

Type: Full–time Permanent

Sector: Medical Devices

Join a Market Leader Driving Innovation in Healthcare Technology

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist manufacturer of medical equipment operating in highly regulated, safety–critical environments. They are expanding their technical capabilities and seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their Engineering team in Poole, Dorset.

This role offers the opportunity to work on the full product lifecycle, from requirements and concept development through testing, verification, and compliance for electromechanical systems used globally in hygiene–critical applications.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Design electrical and electronic systems for medical–grade electromechanical products.
2. Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB designs.
3. Develop control systems, user interfaces (including touchscreen), and IoT-enabled functionalities.
4. Write and edit embedded software and PLC code.
5. Manage documentation including Bills of Materials (BoMs), test reports, build manuals, and QA protocols.
6. Liaise cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, service, and procurement teams.
7. Ensure all designs comply with regulatory standards (EMC, LVD, UL, etc.).
8. Support production with prototype sign-off, part verification, and quality assurance.
9. Drive continuous improvement through design reviews and cost-down initiatives.

What You Need

1. HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
2. Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar electrical/electronic design role.
3. Knowledge of PCB design, circuit design (analog & digital), and schematic capture.
4. Skills in embedded software, PLC programming, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., CANBUS).
5. Familiarity with DfM, testing standards, inspection drawing creation, and traceability systems.
6. Proficiency with electrical design tools and CAD drawing generation.
7. Strong communication and documentation skills.

Desirable Extras

1. FPGA development and simulation.
2. Experience with touchscreen interfaces and NFC-enabled systems.
3. Knowledge of manufacturing documentation systems and engineering change notes (ECN).
4. Understanding of SCADA/HMI systems and cloud-connected solutions.
5. Mechanical aptitude for system integration and fault finding.
6. Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical, aerospace).

Why Apply?

1. Work with cutting-edge products that make a real-world impact in global healthcare.
2. Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team.
3. Take ownership of technical design and influence product direction.
4. Enjoy a competitive salary and opportunities for long-term growth.

To Apply

Contact Lewis Phillips via the provided contact details or application link.