Job Description Electrical Design Engineer – Automation & Robotics Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Location: Farnborough area, Hampshire Hours: Monday–Friday, full-time Type: Permanent Join a highly advanced engineering and technology centre working at the forefront of industrial automation and robotics. This is a hands-on Electrical Design role, offering full lifecycle involvement – from concept through to testing and validation – across a variety of complex electro-mechanical systems. We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who can take true design ownership. That means leading the development of full electrical systems and confidently solving real-world engineering problems without the need for hand-holding. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy and technical responsibility, this is the ideal environment to grow and shine. Electrical Design Engineer Benefits: Work with cutting-edge automation and robotics technology Fantastic workshop and prototyping facilities Development opportunities within a multidisciplinary team Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture Occasional travel across the UK, Europe & North America Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of robust, production-ready electrical systems Take full ownership of tasks such as wiring up drive motors, integrating brake controllers, and delivering functional systems from schematics Create and maintain detailed design documentation (schematics, test plans, BoMs) Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and test teams for integrated development Support in fault diagnosis, testing and system validation Optimise designs for manufacture by engaging with internal procurement, production, and quality teams Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical reviews What We’re Looking For: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar technical discipline) Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in electrical design for complex machinery or systems Solid understanding of electrical integration and confidence in developing systems without supervision Experience with harness design, wiring, and system-level testing Ability to read, troubleshoot, and build from technical diagrams Hands-on mindset with a proactive and problem-solving approach To apply, simply click the apply button. Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don’t hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. Privacy and Data Retention: By applying, you consent to the retention of your personal data for recruitment purposes, stored securely in line with our Privacy Policy. Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. For our full T&Cs and Privacy Policy, please visit: www.syntechrecruitment.co.uk INDA