Senior Electrical Engineer

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Tytherington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for scientific instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, experience with electrical and mechanical design software, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This role offers a salary of £45-60k and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree or higher in a relevant engineering subject.
• Experience with Electrical and Mechanical design software.
• Candidates must be resident in the UK and be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and components for scientific instrumentation.
• Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using CAD software.
• Guide and mentor engineering team members.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Design

Electrical Systems

CAD

Schematics

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering subject

Tools

Electrical and Mechanical design software

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Scientific Instrumentation - Bristol - LM1225a

Salary / benefits: £45-60k, plus benefits
Job Term: Permanent / Full Time

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and components for scientific instrumentation.
• Adhere to EN (phone number removed), EN13849, UL, and CSA standards; experience with CE marking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with mechanical, software, and firmware components; produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and layouts using industry-standard CAD software.
• Manage the planning of engineering tasks and allocation of resources with the management team and other Lead Engineers; ensure the delivery of engineering work to deadlines.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members, supporting their professional growth and onboarding of new staff.
• Support other departments by answering queries and requests relating to your function; work closely with team members to ensure a consistent engineering service.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement of the engineering function and assist other departments where possible.
• Commit to improving communication and leadership capabilities while developing technical skills and expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a degree or higher in a relevant engineering subject.
• Experience with Electrical and Mechanical design software.
• Candidates must be resident in the UK and be eligible to live and work in the UK; copies of passports and visas may be requested for verification.

Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Design
• Electrical Systems
• CAD
• Schematics