Full time

Lead Electrical Engineer – Product Development

Pertemps South Wales

Kenn, Devon, EX6 7UG

£63000 per annum

Posted: 20 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 19 November 2026

Ref: 61183634

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About the Role

This full-time, permanent Lead Electrical Engineer – Product Development position in Kenn offers £63,000 plus bonus, with benefits including pension contributions, life assurance and a health cash plan. Leading a team of electrical engineers, the post-holder will oversee work on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, guiding projects from initial concept through development to customer commissioning and field trials. Strong technical leadership, project delivery and team development skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively. Responsibility extends across the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring robust designs meet specification and are delivered on time and within cost constraints.

Lead Electrical Engineer – Product Development
Salary: £63,000 + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
Benefits & Package

Up to 7.5% annual bonus
Up to 8% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Life assurance at 4x basic salary
Health cash plan and wellbeing programme
Discounted gym membership
Free parking and subsidised canteen

About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and develop a team of electrical engineers working on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
You will take responsibility for electrical engineering activities from initial concept and product development through to customer commissioning and field trials. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required technical and safety standards.
Working closely with project managers, manufacturing, service teams and other stakeholders, you will drive engineering best practice, resolve technical challenges and support the development of your team.
Hybrid and flexible working may be available in line with business needs.
Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of electrical engineers.
Oversee electrical engineering activities throughout product development, commissioning and field trials.
Ensure designs meet technical requirements, relevant standards, safety regulations and cost targets.
Take responsibility for technical decisions relating to product systems and sub-systems.
Identify engineering risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Oversee safety and type testing, ensuring designs meet the required standards.
Review and approve engineering verification and validation reports.
Promote standardisation, modular design and the use of new technologies.
Coordinate engineering deliverables, resolve technical issues and support project milestones.
Coach engineers, share best practice and support their professional development.

About You

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
Significant experience in electrical engineering, product design and development.
Experience leading electrical engineers and managing teams in a project-based environment.
Experience working within a regulated, compliance-driven engineering industry.
Knowledge of product safety, electrical standards and compliance requirements.
Familiarity with standards such as EN 60204, EN 61010, EMC requirements, functional safety and risk assessment methods.
Experience with project coordination, governance and managing engineering deliverables.
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
The ability to coach and develop engineers while maintaining high standards of accountability.
A practical, analytical approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.

Chartered Engineer status, or working towards it, would be advantageous. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment would also be beneficial.
Occasional travel to other sites or customer locations may be required.
Location
Clevedon, North Somerset, with hybrid working available.
How to Apply
Please click Apply to submit your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.

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