We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical and control systems for heavy machinery and off-highway equipment. This role is suited to a technically strong engineering leader with extensive experience in machine-level electrical architecture, control systems integration, and electrified power platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complete machine-level electrical system architecture, including control mechanism, safety circuits, and power distribution.
- Develop electrical hardware and software architecture for diesel, electric, and hybrid machinery platforms.
- Design and review electrical schematics, layout drawings, harness systems, control cabinets, and BOM documentation.
- Lead PLC programming, motor drive integration, inverter configuration, and CAN bus communication systems.
- Oversee prototype builds, bench testing, validation programmes, and on-site commissioning.
- Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system faults during production and field operation.
- Ensure compliance with UKCA/CE marking, Machinery Regulations, and relevant electrical safety standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
- Support technical bids, customer meetings, and engineering documentation preparation.
- Contribute to development of internal electrical engineering standards and scalable design frameworks.
- Accompany the CEO to customer meetings and sites where senior electrical engineering expertise is required to assess existing machinery, electrical and control systems; determine the technical feasibility of proposed modifications, upgrades or developments; and identify key engineering requirements, constraints and risks.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Power Electronics, or Control Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical system design for heavy machinery or off-highway equipment.
- Proven experience independently delivering full machine-level electrical systems to production release.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience leading engineering teams or technical departments.
- Strong knowledge of electrical control architecture, safety systems, power distribution, and protection systems.
- Expertise in PLC programming, motor drives, inverters, CAN bus, and industrial communication protocols.
- Hands-on experience in system testing, validation, fault diagnosis, and performance optimisation.
- Proficiency with tools such as SolidWorks Electrical, CAXA, Codesys, or equivalent platforms.
- Strong project management capability across planning, cost control, risk, change management, and delivery.
- Experience within Tier 1 construction equipment manufacturers or large OEMs.
- Exposure to electrification of heavy-duty platforms and battery-electric machinery.
- Knowledge of intelligent machine control, automation, IoT integration, or autonomous systems.
- Experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex product development environments.
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Senior Electrical Engineer employer: Beyond Blue Clean Energy
Beyond Blue Clean Energy is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. As an Office Administrator, you will enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, while contributing to meaningful projects that make a difference in the industrial sector. Located in the UK, our team values flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to sustainability, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
