Senior Electrical Engineer - Hybrid - NPD

WA Consultants; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead innovative projects in new product development. This hybrid role offers professional growth along with the balance of office and remote work. Key responsibilities include leading electrical design and ensuring products meet performance and reliability standards. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in electrical engineering and proficiency with CAD software.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Early Finish Fridays

Generous Leave

Global Collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical engineering, especially in new product development.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in FMEA and validation testing.
• Knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage circuit design including 24V DC systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilise market and customer data to develop innovative concepts.
• Lead electrical design using advanced analysis tools.
• Define, lead, and support FMEA, validation, and testing programmes.
• Create comprehensive engineering specifications and test reports.
• Identify opportunities for product enhancement.

Skills

Experience in electrical engineering

Proficiency with CAD software

Experience with transformers

Strong analytical skills

Understanding of system integration

Ability to produce technical documentation

Proactive approach to improvements

Knowledge of circuit design

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Senior Electrical Engineer – Hybrid – NPD, Peterborough

Client: WA Consultants

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 80f4f8198399

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to elevate your career and work on groundbreaking projects with a global team of engineers? This role offers an exceptional blend of professional growth, work-life balance, and the chance to shape the future of new product development.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of balancing office and remote work.
• Early Finish Fridays: Wrap up your week with a half-day, finishing at 12 noon.
• Generous Leave: Benefit from 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Global Collaboration: Engage with a diverse team of engineers from around the world, broadening your professional network and expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the NPD team, you will:

• Utilise market and customer data to develop innovative concepts. Participate in Voice of Customer (VOC) exercises to ensure designs meet client needs.
• Lead electrical design using advanced analysis tools. Develop detailed electrical drawings, models, and schematics with CAD software.
• Define, lead, and support FMEA, validation, and testing programmes to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Ensure products are designed for manufacture (DFM) and meet performance targets. Oversee system integration for seamless operation.
• Create comprehensive engineering specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), test reports, and technical documents.
• Identify opportunities for product enhancement, driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in electrical engineering, especially in new product development.
• Proficiency with CAD software for electrical design.
• Experience with transformers.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in FMEA and validation testing.
• Understanding of system integration and DFM principles.
• Ability to produce detailed technical documentation.
• Proactive approach to improvements.
• Knowledge of high, medium, and low voltage circuit design, including 24V DC systems.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic team. If you are passionate about innovation and developing cutting-edge products, this position could be your next career milestone.

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