Lead electrical design engineer

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

£60,000 - £70,000 Hybrid Working & Flexible Hours

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take technical ownership of complex, bespoke engineering projects while enjoying the flexibility to balance work and life?

We're recruiting for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a specialist engineering business delivering innovative industrial equipment to customers worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in product development, electrical system design, compliance, and technical leadership within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Why Apply for the Electrical Design Engineer role:

• Hybrid working available
• Flexible start and finish times
• Technical leadership role with genuine ownership
• Challenging, bespoke engineering projects
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle
• Opportunity to influence future product development
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Key Responsibilities for the Electrical Design Engineer:

• Lead electrical and electronic design activities from concept through to commissioning.
• Define system architectures, requirements, and technical specifications.
• Act as the technical authority for electrical engineering projects.
• Support product innovation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support customer technical discussions, testing, and commissioning activities.

About You

You'll have experience in:

• Electrical and electronic systems design
• Industrial machinery, automation, or process equipment
• Power electronics, converters, transformers, or control systems
• Electrical safety, compliance, and CE Marking
• Technical leadership within an engineering environment

Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, RF technologies, pneumatic systems would be advantageous.

If you're a Senior or Lead Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact while benefiting from flexible working arrangements, we'd love to hear from you.