Posted 22 July, 2026
Electrical Engineer
Reed
Chelmsford, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing and highly collaborative engineering team focused on the development of complex electromechanical products used within highly regulated environments.
\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in the design, development, testing, validation, and documentation of electrical systems for sophisticated equipment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, high-quality products from concept through to commercialisation.
\nKey Responsibilities
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- Lead system and subsystem electrical design activities for New Product Development projects. \n
- Design, develop, test, and validate electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. \n
- Develop compliant product designs in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. \n
- Create and review requirements specifications, test protocols, validation reports, and technical documentation. \n
- Develop and execute robust verification and validation test plans. \n
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across products, processes, and technologies. \n
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Service, Regulatory, Reliability, and Marketing. \n
- Manage technical interactions with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to ensure designs and prototypes meet specifications. \n
- Provide technical leadership and contribute to engineering roadmaps and future product strategies. \n
- Support and mentor engineers, designers, and technicians within project teams. \n
Requirements
\nEssential
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- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). \n
- Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience. \n
- Experience designing and developing printed circuit boards (PCBs). \n
- Strong knowledge of single-phase, two-phase, and three-phase electrical systems. \n
- System-level engineering experience with an understanding of electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering principles. \n
- Experience controlling electromechanical devices such as motors, solenoids, heaters, and sensors. \n
- Understanding of machine electrical hardware, including wiring, connectors, thermal management, packaging, and power distribution. \n
- Experience developing electrical system and PCB requirements, testing procedures, and validation documentation. \n
- Knowledge of sensor technologies including pressure transducers, thermocouples, and RTDs. \n
- Familiarity with HMI technologies such as touchscreens, displays, printers, and operator interfaces. \n
- Understanding of industrial communication protocols. \n
- Experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and serviceability considerations. \n
- Experience working within design control processes in regulated industries. \n
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. \n
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including project planning, resource management, scope definition, and technical guidance. \n
What We Offer
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- Opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging products. \n
- A collaborative and supportive engineering culture. \n
- Exposure to full product lifecycle development. \n
- Career development and leadership opportunities. \n
- International collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. \n
- Up to 15% travel, including occasional international travel. \n
