Senior Electrical Engineer

Randox; Antrim; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randox Laboratories seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering Design team in Antrim. You will own end-to-end design, development and delivery of new automation systems, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet regulatory and reliability standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, review designs and drive innovative automation solutions across platforms, sensors, actuators and robotics, ensuring scalable and compliant implementations.

Qualifications

• End-to-end design, development and delivery of automation systems.
• Experience leading projects and acting as technical authority.
• Ability to review and approve design work and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver new automation systems for lab automation.
• Prototype, test and validate to meet regulatory and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, software, manufacturing engineering, purchasing and quality.
• Support productisation of internal automation solutions for external markets.

Skills

End to end design

Lead engineer on projects

Independent design ownership

Mentoring junior engineers

Review/approve designs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

EPLAN Pro Panel

AutoCAD Electrical 3D

CAD platforms

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 team do?

The team focuses on the design and development of innovative diagnostic platforms and the implementation of advanced laboratory automation solutions.

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.
• 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.
• Experience acting as lead engineer or technical authority on projects.
• Ability to review, challenge, and approve design work produced by others.
• 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.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients alike.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.

Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills – including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.

Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.