Electrical Engineering Manager

Astec Europe; Omagh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec Omagh seeks an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the Omagh design team in developing control systems for mobile and industrial equipment. You will own project delivery from concept to product release, ensuring designs meet standards and performance targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 10+ years’ design experience, and strong leadership. You will mentor engineers, drive NPD roadmaps, and work with customers to document specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of practical design experience, with 3+ years in leadership or PM.
• Experience in control system architecture for mobile and industrial equipment.
• Strong teamwork and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Omagh design team to deliver across product lifecycle on time and to a high standard.
• Foster growth and development within the engineering team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and robust design documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales and customers to document specifications clearly.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Project management

Control system design

EPLAN

ISO/BS standards

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Test instrumentation

Job description

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

• 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.
• Work with Sales and customers to ensure that the requested product specifications are clearly documented.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• 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.

About The Company

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

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

• 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.
• Sound knowledge of electrical engineering design, including AC and DC systems, design, hardware selection and control software.
• Proven background in hardware design in heavy equipment or other relevant industry.
• You are a person who leads by example, can manage without conflict, maintain a strong can-do attitude and maintain a positive team culture.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of company departments and customers.
• Ability to communicate, in oral or written form, is required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other electrical drafting software.
• Ability to use test instruments and understand their functions required.

Closing Date

Wednesday 7th October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

Based on Experience