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Permanent

Electrical Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment
Chelmsford
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 16 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 15 August 2026
Ref: 225380690

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing and highly collaborative engineering team focused on the development of complex electromechanical products used within highly regulated environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, testing, validation, and documentation of electrical systems for sophisticated equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-quality products from concept through to commercialisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead system and subsystem electrical design activities for New Product Development projects.
  • Design, develop, test, and validate electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
  • Develop compliant product designs in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Create and review requirements specifications, test protocols, validation reports, and technical documentation.
  • Develop and execute robust verification and validation test plans.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across products, processes, and technologies.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Regulatory, Reliability, and Marketing.
  • Manage technical interactions with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to ensure designs and prototypes meet specifications.
  • Provide technical leadership and contribute to engineering roadmaps and future product strategies.
  • Support and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians within project teams.

Requirements

Essential

  • Bachelor''s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
  • Experience designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Strong knowledge of single-phase, two-phase, and three-phase electrical systems.
  • System-level engineering experience with an understanding of electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering principles.
  • Experience controlling electromechanical devices such as motors, solenoids, heaters, and sensors.
  • Understanding of machine electrical hardware, including wiring, connectors, thermal management, packaging, and power distribution.
  • Experience developing electrical system and PCB requirements, testing procedures, and validation documentation.
  • Knowledge of sensor technologies including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and RTDs.
  • Familiarity with HMI technologies such as touchscreens, displays, printers, and operator interfaces.
  • Understanding of industrial communication protocols.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and serviceability considerations.
  • Experience working within design control processes in regulated industries.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including project planning, resource management, scope definition, and technical guidance.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging products.
  • A collaborative and supportive engineering culture.
  • Exposure to full product lifecycle development.
  • Career development and leadership opportunities.
  • International collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Up to 15% travel, including occasional international travel.

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