Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer | Bristol (Hybrid)

We''re partnering with a global engineering leader in the semiconductor equipment sector to find a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of technical delivery and lead a growing team of engineers working on next-generation systems.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining deep electrical engineering expertise with people leadership and cross-functional influence across complex product development programmes.

You''ll be responsible for:
* Leading and developing a team of Electrical Engineers across multiple projects
* Driving clarity across requirements, work packages, and technical deliverables
* Owning system/subsystem electrical design decisions, including risk identification and mitigation
* Ensuring designs meet safety, compliance, and regulatory standards (EN/UL61010, EMC, SIL, SEMI S2, etc.)
* Overseeing type testing, verification, and validation activities
* Promoting modular, standardised design approaches to improve reuse and efficiency
* Mentoring engineers and building capability across the team

What we''re looking for:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Strong background in electrical design/product development in complex engineering environments
* Experience in regulated, compliance-driven industries (semiconductor, automation, aerospace, etc.)
* Familiarity with safety and compliance standards (EN 60204, EN 61326, functional safety, SEMI S2/S10)
* Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive technical decisions

Why join:
* Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology used globally
* Genuine technical leadership and team-building responsibility
* Strong culture of trust, accountability, and engineering excellence
* Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities
* Hybrid working from Bristol

Salary: Highly competitive senior-level package (up to -63,000)

If you''re looking for a role where you can combine deep technical ownership with real leadership impact, this is a strong next step.

Send across your CV and I''ll be in touch ASAP!