Electrical Engineer

SDL Solutions Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

SDL Solutions Limited is seeking a Contract Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for new product development, ensuring compliance with UK, EU and US standards. The role involves testing, commissioning and supporting builds within a multidisciplinary team.

You will contribute to complex mechatronic developments, manage documentation and collaborate with suppliers to deliver on-time results for a 4–6 month contract.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience designing industrial electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK, EU and US electrical regulations and standards.
• Experience with electrical CAD software, ideally EPLAN.
• Knowledge of EMC compliance, machine safety and industrial communications (RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design AC/DC power distribution and machine control systems.
• Develop and test electrical designs and machinery safety circuits.
• Produce and maintain electrical documentation and Bills of Materials.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical safety, EMC and machinery directives.
• Support product build, commissioning and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.

Skills

Electrical regulations

EMC compliance

Machine safety

Team communication

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN CAD

Job description

Contract Electrical Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire / Cambridge Boards

Contract: Contractor 4-6 months

We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering team on a contract basis, supporting the design and development of innovative industrial and science equipment.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering electrical designs for new product development, ensuring compliance with UK, EU and US electrical safety standards, and supporting testing, commissioning and product build activities. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll contribute to the development of complex mechatronic systems from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design AC/DC power distribution and machine control systems.
• Develop and test electrical designs and machinery safety circuits.
• Produce and maintain electrical documentation and Bills of Materials.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical safety, EMC and machinery directives.
• Support product build, commissioning and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience designing industrial electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK, EU and US (desirable) electrical regulations and standards.
• Experience with electrical CAD software, ideally EPLAN.
• Knowledge of EMC compliance, machine safety and industrial communications (RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience within the life sciences or regulated manufacturing sector.
• Servo motor control experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, engineering change control and functional safety standards (EN (phone number removed), EN ISO 13849, EN 62061).

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity with an innovative engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

Electrical Engineer = Hertfordshire / Cambridge - 4-6 months Contractor