Senior Electrical Development Engineer

MasterMover Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MasterMover Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Development Engineer to lead new machine development and enhancements. In this pivotal role, you will design electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, while mentoring junior staff and driving innovation. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and a passion for advancing product safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exciting benefits package

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience in electrical design for mobile machinery.
• Deep knowledge of electronics such as power systems and motor control.
• Solid understanding of safety standards (ISO 13849) and EMC principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical and control systems for new products.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical resolutions.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems development

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

Senior Electrical Development Engineer (SEDE 30/04/25) Ashbourne, England

Senior Electrical Development Engineer

About MasterMover: MasterMover is a leading provider of innovative material handling solutions. With a focus on electric tugs and automation, we empower companies to enhance productivity and safety. Our patented products are used by leading industrial global brands to advance workplace efficiency and safety. With our global headquarters based in the UK and sales operations in the USA, France and Germany, plus our extended network of sales partners and territory managers, we have an exciting future ahead.

Job Overview: You will lead new machine development, product enhancements, and cost-saving initiatives to improve efficiency and long-term sustainability, whilst also focussing on standards compliance, process optimisation, and post-conformance improvements. This is a critical role for someone passionate about innovation and driven to ensure we meet and exceed our ambitious global growth plans.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the electrical and control system design of new products, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and safety standards.

· Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory frameworks including EN ISO 13849, EN 1175, ISO 3691, and the Machinery Directive.

· Develop detailed electrical schematics and harness drawings using appropriate CAD tools.

· Specify, design, and validate control system components.

· Collaborate on software development where necessary to support control strategies or interface design (C/C++, Qt).

· Champion functional safety principles across designs, including risk analysis, PL calculations, and validation procedures.

· Define test protocols and conduct functional and compliance testing, including electrical safety.

· Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvements and design best practices.

· Provide expert assistance to the technical support team in diagnosing and resolving electrical and software-related issues.

· Act as a subject matter expert in design reviews and external audits.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Systems Engineering.

· Strong industry experience in electrical design and control system development, preferably for industrial or mobile machinery.

· Deep knowledge of electronics, power systems, battery technologies, and motor control (AC, DC).

· Solid understanding of functional safety (ISO 13849), EMC principles, and the Machinery Directive.

· Familiarity with embedded system architecture and software development tools.

· Experience with electrical CAD software (e.g., solid edge electrical, or similar).

· Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary and exciting benefits package.

· A collaborative team culture with a market leading brand.