Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Sava; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SAVA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in London to own the full electrical design lifecycle for bespoke automation systems. You will develop schematics, build and commission production equipment, and optimise critical systems while translating engineering requirements into reliable, scalable solutions.

The role demands hands-on panel building, field wiring, and direct collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant, high-performance machinery that advances biosensing

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 6-10 years of electrical design experience with a focus on control systems and schematics.
• Solid experience with SolidWorks Electrical for schematic design.
• Proven ability to design and understand pneumatic systems.
• Solid understanding of relay and PLC logic.
• Hands-on experience with panel building and field wiring.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Familiarity with electrical standards, codes, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems from mains to low voltage and I/O, producing detailed schematics.
• Create electrical/pneumatic schematic drawings for bespoke automated machines using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Design machine safety circuits and ensure components meet performance level requirements.
• Capture electrical requirements during design and select appropriate hardware.
• Understand relay and PLC logic for automated machines.
• Review electrical designs and perform validation checks.
• Integrate industrial protocols like Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety practices.
• Design efficient and compliant panel layouts.
• Debug electrical issues and perform on-site panel builds and field wiring.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

SolidWorks Electrical

PLC logic

Panel building

Industrial comms

Safety standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Beckhoff PLCs

Job description

About SAVA

All the health information we need is within us. Just below the skin. SAVA is redefining the way people interact with their health by developing the most advanced biosensing technology science has to offer, capable of accessing bodily information in a painless, real-time and affordable way.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional Electrical Design Engineer to join our Automation & Equipment team. This role will be focusing on the electrical design and build of our bespoke automation systems.

We are looking for someone to own the full electrical design lifecycle from initial schematics and system architecture through to build, commissioning and ongoing optimisation of critical production equipment.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in electrical design within an automation environment and a solid understanding of designing and implementing of systems with the ability to translate engineering requirements into reliable, scalable solutions. If you want to directly influence how a novel medical device reaches patients, keep reading.

What You’ll Do

• Design electrical systems, from mains supply to low voltage and I/O, develop detailed schematics based on equipment requirements.
• Understand and create electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings for bespoke automated machines using SolidWorks Electrical.
• Design machine safety circuits and perform calculations to ensure safety-related components meet performance level requirements.
• Capture comprehensive electrical requirements during the design phase and select appropriate electrical hardware.
• Understand relay and PLC logic for automated machines.
• Conduct thorough reviews of electrical designs and perform validation checks.
• Integrate and knowledge with industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and Profibus.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety practices.
• Design efficient and compliant panel layouts.
• Systematically debug electrical issues, identifying and rectifying them safely.
• Engage in hands‑on engineering, including panel builds and field wiring.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to cross‑functional teams.

What We’re Looking For

This role demands someone who takes ownership, moves with urgency, and deeply cares about building the future of health.

• A degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 6-10 years of experience in electrical design, with a focus on control systems and schematics.
• Demonstrated experience with SolidWorks Electrical for schematic design.
• Proven ability to design and understand pneumatic systems.
• Solid understanding of relay and PLC logic.
• Hands‑on experience with panel building and field wiring.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Familiarity with electrical standards, codes, and safety practices.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with CMSE certification.
• Proficiency in PLC Programming and HMI Development on Allen Bradley or Beckhoff platforms.
• Direct experience designing automation equipment for the medical or pharmaceutical industry.

Why SAVA?

This is a high‑ownership, high‑responsibility role in a company that’s building something complex, meaningful, and fast. The expectations are high, the learning curve is steep, and the work is often messy - but the impact is real.

We don’t have room for egos or passengers. What we do have is a team of thoughtful, driven, and mission‑aligned people who are committed to building something better - and doing it with urgency and integrity.