Lead Electrical and Electronics Engineer
GBP40:GBP45 p/h Outside IR35 Initial 3-month contract
An innovative engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical and Electronics Engineer to support their product design team on a contract basis. You will take a technical lead role across electrical and electronic design for complex educational and industrial technology products used worldwide.
In this hands‑on position, you’ll guide a small electronics team while working across the full product lifecycle: from concept and schematics to PCB/PCBA work, component selection, integration of motors, pumps, heaters, and embedded systems, as well as fault‑finding down to component level. Experience with PLCs, HMIs, microcontrollers, and electrical systems up to 10kW is highly valuable.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading electrical and electronic design for new and legacy products
* Diagnosing and improving PCBAs at component level
* Creating electrical schematics and integrating mechanical/electromechanical systems
* Selecting components and suppliers, balancing cost, performance and reliability
* Supporting product compliance, documentation, testing and design reviews
* Collaborating closely with engineering, projects, and manufacturing teams
What You’ll Need
* Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering (degree:qualified)
* Proficiency with ECAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical, ePlan, PCB design software)
* Solid understanding of product safety directives (Machinery, LVD)
* Project leadership experience and ability to manage multiple design workflows
* A methodical, detail‑driven engineering mindset
This is a great opportunity to step into a highly varied, technically rich role within a small, collaborative team working on globally used products.
Immediate start available – apply now to discuss the contract in detail.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
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