Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Automation & Robotics

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Location: Near Farnborough, Hampshire
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Robotics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Design

We’re hiring for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a global engineering group at the forefront of automation and industrial vehicle innovation. Based out of a specialist European R&D facility near Farnborough, this role will see you working on next-generation automation and robotics projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting international design and development activities.
If you’re a hands-on electrical design engineer with experience in control systems, PLC integration, or CANbus-based architectures, this is an opportunity to join a dedicated innovation centre with real-world engineering impact.

Electrical Design Engineer Benefits:

• Join a global organisation investing in cutting-edge robotics and vehicle technology
• Access a dedicated automation and R&D workshop with full engineering tools and support
• Work on international development projects with opportunities for travel (UK, Europe, USA)
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and test teams in a hands-on design role

Electrical Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Translate system requirements into validated electrical designs for automation projects
• Produce and review electrical schematics, harness designs, and system architecture documentation
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to develop integrated design solutions
• Support testing of prototypes and production systems, analysing data and implementing improvements
• Lead or contribute to internal design reviews, mentoring junior engineers where appropriate
• Ensure compliance with global safety and electrical standards including IEC, UL, and SEMI
• Work with procurement and manufacturing to optimise designs for production
• Travel to other engineering and customer sites as required

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related subject (essential)
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an electrical design or development environment (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or SolidWorks Electrical (essential)
• Practical experience with control systems, PLCs, sensors, and CANbus/Modbus networks (desirable)
• Hands-on testing and fault diagnostics experience (essential)
• Functional safety awareness (IEC 61511, HAZOP, LOPA) and familiarity with CE/UL/EMC standards (desirable)
• Confident communicator, proactive problem-solver, and team player

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