At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop advanced electrical systems in a collaborative engineering team.
- Company: Innovative tech business in the advanced engineering and semiconductor sector.
- Benefits: Private healthcare, enhanced pension, flexible working, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence next-generation products.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering with cutting-edge technology and career growth.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 5 years' relevant experience.
Location: Durham
Salary: Up to £55,000
Benefits:
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression within a global engineering environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology projects
The Company:
An innovative technology business operating within the advanced engineering and semiconductor sector is seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing UK engineering team. The company is recognised globally for developing highly advanced inspection, metrology, and automation solutions used within cutting-edge manufacturing environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to work on complex next-generation products within a collaborative and technically driven environment. The business offers long-term career development, exposure to highly specialised technologies, and the chance for an Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in shaping future engineering solutions used worldwide.
Job Description:
The successful Electrical Design Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced engineering systems and products. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, the Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to both new product development and continuous improvement activities across existing platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and documenting complex electrical and electronic systems and architectures
- Supporting system integration, testing, validation, and optimisation of prototype tools
- Preparing technical requirements documentation and managing verification activities
- Collaborating with mechanical, software, and electrical engineering teams to deliver complete system solutions
- Supporting interface design including communications, cabling, and component integration
- Identifying and resolving system design issues to improve product performance and reliability
- Managing external suppliers and specialist contractors where required
- Supporting production teams with calibration processes, testing procedures, and technical training
- Ensuring engineering activities comply with relevant industry standards and regulations
This role would suit a technically strong Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working within a fast-paced development environment. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will have the opportunity to influence future product design while working on highly advanced engineering technologies.
Skills & experience:
- Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
- Previous experience within a Systems Engineer position or similar technical role.
- Strong understanding of electrical and electronic system architecture.
- Experience with motion control and high-accuracy motion systems.
- Knowledge of testing, validation, and system integration activities.
- Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Understanding of industry standards and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with optical systems or PLC systems would be advantageous.
Electrical Design Engineer in Durham employer: Theo James Recruitment
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