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Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Electrical Design Engineer
 Location: Bristol
 Salary: £60,000 to £70,000
 Employment Type: Permanent
 Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working

 We’re recruiting a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical system design for advanced machinery and automation projects. This is a senior role with responsibility for design leadership, architecture, safety compliance, and mentoring a small team.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical design of complex machinery and automated systems.
- Own system architecture, design decisions, and technical direction.
- Run design reviews and ensure high engineering standards.
- Ensure designs meet required safety standards, such as ISO 12100, ISO 13849, EN 60204, BS EN 61010)
- Provide technical mentoring and support to junior and mid‑level engineers.
- Work closely with mechanical, software, and systems teams.
- mprove design processes, documentation, and best practice.

Skills & Experience
- Strong background in electrical design for machinery or automation.
- Proven experience designing to ISO 12100, ISO 13849, EN 60204, BS EN 61010.
- Ability to lead architecture, design reviews, and technical decision‑making.
- Experience mentoring or guiding engineers.
- Proficient with electrical CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar).
- Strong understanding of functional safety and machinery safety requirements.
- Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Why apply for this role?
- Senior technical ownership with real influence over design direction.
- Opportunity to shape engineering standards and mentor the next generation of designers.
- Hybrid working, competitive salary, strong benefits, and long‑term career development.
- Work on technology that underpins advanced manufacturing, scientific innovation, and next‑generation engineering.

 For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. 
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