Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer
Site-based (Hoddesdon / surrounding area) · circa £60,000–£80,000 DOE

A growing business in smart building and lighting control technology is looking for a senior, hands-on technical professional to be its senior technical reference point and lead problem-solver.

This is not a design role, and it isn't a desk-bound management one. It's for someone who still loves getting into the detail - wiring up third party equipment, running and analysing logs, diagnosing faults, and writing the report that settles the question. When something misbehaves, or a third-party system won't play nicely with everything around it, this is the person who works out exactly why. Alongside that, they'll lead and mentor a small technical team and lend their expertise to the wider workshop.

What they'll do

Act as the senior technical point of reference for complex issues across products and projects
Diagnose compatibility and performance problems, then evidence the findings in clear technical reports
Oversee EMC testing and ensure compliance work is done properly
Lead and mentor a small team of engineers and technicians
Work hands-on across analogue and digital circuitry and low-level comms (RS232 / RS485)
What they're looking for

A strong electrical and electronic engineering background with the qualifications to match
Deep, practical experience in electronic product manufacturing and fault-finding
A solid grasp of EMC testing and compliance
Someone who leads through expertise - engineering skill first, people skills close behind
Experience with lighting controls (DALI, LED colour control, light sources) is a real plus, but it can be learnt by the right person
This is a five-days-on-site role for someone within a comfortable commute who wants to join an industry that's growing fast
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed