Senior Electrical Engineer

Randox; Antrim; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the end-to-end design and delivery of advanced automation systems in a laboratory setting. You will drive concept development, electrical and systems design, prototyping, and validation to ensure regulatory compliance and reliability.

Join a cross-functional team in Antrim, working 40 hours per week with flexible options. The role emphasizes innovation, scalability, and collaboration with R&D, software, manufacturing engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in design, development and commissioning of electrical/electronic systems.
• Strong practical understanding of engineering principles and CAD usage.
• Experience with regulatory standards and safety compliance.
• Ability to own designs from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end design, development and delivery of new automation systems.
• Concept development aligned with workflow optimisation and product strategy.
• Electrical and systems design of next generation platforms.
• Prototyping, testing and validation to meet regulatory and reliability requirements.
• Collaboration with R&D, software, manufacturing, purchasing and quality teams.
• Support productisation of internal automation solutions for external markets.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems integration

CAD platforms

Prototyping & validation

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

EPLAN Pro Panel

AutoCAD Electrical 3D

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – (Job Ref: 26N/SNEE)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations within the Diagnostics and Healthcare sector globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland, for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a career opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer within our Engineering Design team.

Location

Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim BT41 4FL.

Contract Offered

Full-time, Permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts

40 hours per week, 8.40am to 5.20pm, or there is also the option to work 4x10 hour days or 4x9 hour days with a half day on a Friday.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the legal right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months from the application date. This is to ensure completion of our 9-month probationary period and for any potential sponsorship decisions to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at the point of hire.

What does this role involve?

This role is ideal for a highly driven individual who takes ownership of delivering innovative solutions in laboratory automation & integration of medical devices. Some of the main duties of the role will include:

• End to end design, development and delivery of new automation systems, supporting both internal operational needs and future commercial market opportunities.
• Concept development for new automation solutions aligned with internal workflow optimisation and broader product strategy.
• Electrical and systems design of next generation automation platforms.
• Prototyping, testing and validation to ensure systems meet regulatory, performance and reliability requirements.
• Collaboration with cross functional teams including R&D, software, manufacturing engineering, purchasing and quality.
• Supporting potential productisation of internal automation solutions for external markets ensuring scalability and compliance.
• Driving innovation in automation technologies to enhance efficiency, throughput and usability across the product portfolio.

Essential criteria:

• Relevant degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design, development and commissioning/installation of electrical and electronic systems.
• Strong and comprehensive understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles, with demonstrated application in complex design.
• Strong hands on experience with CAD platforms.
• Experience integrating electromechanical components such as sensors, actuators, drives, pneumatics or robotics.
• Proven understanding of regulatory, statutory and safety compliance within engineering design (e.g. relevant national and international standards).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of designs from concept through to implementation.

Desirable:

• Experience acting as lead engineer or technical authority on projects.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers and designers.
• Experience with EPLAN Pro Panel, AutoCAD Electrical 3D or similar tools for panel design or automated electrical documentation.
• Experience with ISO 13849-1, EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive.
• Knowledge of IPC Standards for design or manufacturing of cables or PCBS.