Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
£40-53k + Pension, Flexi-time
Farnborough - Hybrid 2 Days Per Week. Ref: 24739
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on bespoke robotic and special purpose machinery within the life sciences sector?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a technical engineering team developing robotic systems and custom machinery. You’ll be involved across electrical design, machine safety, procurement, testing and commissioning, working closely with production and R&D teams.
The Role:
- Design electrical control systems for robotic and special purpose machinery
- Design and implement machine safety systems
- Produce schematics, hook-up diagrams and production build instructions
- Create BOMs and material/manufacturing cost estimates
- Work with purchasing teams and suppliers to source critical components
- Carry out feasibility studies for new products and technical innovations
- Support risk assessments and safe design practices
- Develop testing, installation and commissioning procedures
- Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing and R&D teams
- Work across multiple projects while meeting agreed timelines
The Person:
- 5+ years' relevant Electrical/Electronic Engineering experience
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN or AutoCAD
- Knowledge of relevant British, European and international standards
- Experience designing systems around industrial or collaborative robots
- Understanding of TCP/IP, RS232 and Fieldbus communication
- Knowledge of PLCs, sensors, distributed I/O and servo control
- Some experience with pneumatics and electronic circuit design
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
- Organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
What's on Offer:
- Opportunity to work on advanced robotic systems
- Varied projects within the life sciences sector
- Hands-on involvement from design through to build and commissioning
- Exposure to R&D and new product development
- Supportive, collaborative engineering environment
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and progression
Located in Hampshire, this role would be commutable from Fleet, Aldershot, Farnham, Camberly, Farnborough, Baskingstoke, Woking, Hook, Maidenhead, Ascot, Windsor, Chertsey and Leatherhead.
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For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.