At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative electrical products and support lab activities.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking tech company in Clevedon.
- Benefits: Enjoy a culture of trust, lifelong learning, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor junior engineers for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating exciting new solutions for customers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 £ per year.
Your role is to be the lead electrical resource working in the NPI (New Product Introduction) team. You will be responsible for delivering new electrical and electro-mechanical products, taking a creative approach when necessary to reduce cost and complexity while also supporting all needs for certifications to meet CE and UL regulations and creating exciting and new thermal solutions for our internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Create fit-for-purpose product and electrical designs/drawings that meet safety, reliability and manufacturing standards.
- Support lab activities by developing custom controls, test fixtures and ensuring safe electrical practices.
- Contribute to Engineering Change processes and understand cross-functional impacts.
- Help produce manuals, spares lists, BOMs and other documentation for new product launches.
- Use engineering calculations to validate new and existing designs.
- Apply electrical control knowledge to meet requirements defined in the Marketing Requirement Specification (MRS).
- Support product lifecycle management and continuous improvement.
- Develop understanding of manufacturing methods to reduce cost, lead time and improve quality.
- Work to project timelines, communicating progress and risks.
- Proactively improve products and customer experience.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Partner with suppliers to develop and deliver solutions for new and existing products.
Do you have a Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience plus:
- 7+ years’ relevant engineering experience with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.
- Skilled with test & measurement tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
- Knowledge of electrical device selection, EMC and safety compliance, and safety certifications (UL, CE).
- Experience translating MRS into product design requirements and conducting system verification (HW/SW).
- PCB design and SAP experience beneficial.
- Familiarity with thermal management solutions preferred.
- Strong collaboration across Electrical, Electronics, Compliance, and Software teams.
- CAD skills (AutoCAD Electrical, Vault) and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Hands-on test equipment operation experience.
- Ability to travel (incl. annual customer visit) and perform physical tasks (lifting 20lbs, bending, kneeling, walking).
- Fluent English; additional languages an advantage.
- Able to estimate work effort and communicate effectively within diverse teams.
Role based in Clevedon, UK.
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
This role requires you to work on-site at our Product Company in Clevedon, UK. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
Senior Electrical Engineer - NPI in Clevedon employer: Edwards Vacuum
As a Lead Engineer – NPI & Engineering at our Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, competitive compensation, and a commitment to embedding serviceability into product design, ensuring that your contributions directly enhance customer experience and product quality. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and fosters meaningful career advancement in the dynamic field of semiconductor services.
