Lead Electrical Engineer – Product Development

Pertemps Bond; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Health plan

Gym membership discount

Free parking

Canteen subsidised

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead a team developing semiconductor manufacturing equipment, overseeing from concept to customer commissioning. The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across project managers, manufacturing and service teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Hybrid and flexible working may be available. A Chartered status is advantageous, with a salary of £63,000 plus annual bonus, located in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in electrical design and development.
• Experience leading engineers in projects with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of electrical engineers.
• Oversee electrical activities across product development, commissioning and field trials.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards and costs.
• Make technical decisions for product systems.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Oversee safety testing and compliance verification.
• Review engineering verification and validation reports.
• Promote standardisation and use of new technologies.
• Coordinate deliverables and support milestones.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Product development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Product Development

Salary: £63,000 + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset

Benefits & Package

• Up to 7.5% annual bonus
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• Health cash plan and wellbeing programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free parking and subsidised canteen

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and develop a team of electrical engineers working on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will take responsibility for electrical engineering activities from initial concept and product development through to customer commissioning and field trials. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required technical and safety standards. Working closely with project managers, manufacturing, service teams and other stakeholders, you will drive engineering best practice, resolve technical challenges and support the development of your team. Hybrid and flexible working may be available in line with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of electrical engineers.
• Oversee electrical engineering activities throughout product development, commissioning and field trials.
• Ensure designs meet technical requirements, relevant standards, safety regulations and cost targets.
• Take responsibility for technical decisions relating to product systems and sub-systems.
• Identify engineering risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Oversee safety and type testing, ensuring designs meet the required standards.
• Review and approve engineering verification and validation reports.
• Promote standardisation, modular design and the use of new technologies.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, resolve technical issues and support project milestones.
• Coach engineers, share best practice and support their professional development.

About You

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience in electrical engineering, product design and development.
• Experience leading electrical engineers and managing teams in a project-based environment.
• Experience working within a regulated, compliance-driven engineering industry.
• Knowledge of product safety, electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with standards such as EN 60204, EN 61010, EMC requirements, functional safety and risk assessment methods.
• Experience with project coordination, governance and managing engineering deliverables.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to coach and develop engineers while maintaining high standards of accountability.
• A practical, analytical approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.

Chartered Engineer status, or working towards it, would be advantageous. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment would also be beneficial. Occasional travel to other sites or customer locations may be required.

Location

Clevedon, North Somerset, with hybrid working available.