Electrical Design Engineer in Berkshire

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.