Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Automation & Robotics

Salary: Up to £50,000 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
• Familiarity with communication networks (e.g. CANbus)
• 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

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