Lead Electrical Engineer
Up to £63,000 + 7.5% bonus + excellent benefits
Bristol
Monday to Friday - early finish on Fridays at 1pm
Hybrid working

Outsource UK are recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering environment supporting the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor equipment.
The Role As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading, empowering and motivating a team of Electrical Engineers involved in the design and development of complex product systems and sub-systems. You will ensure engineering deliverables meet requirements, safety standards, regulatory directives, and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities*Lead electrical engineering activity across product and system development programmes
*Work at the core of engineering and product development teams, using engineering tools and structured methods to deliver solutions from ambiguous requirements
*Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define work packages, clarify deliverables, and resolve engineering issues by identifying the most effective technical solution
*Take accountability for technical elements of product system/subsystem design, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation where required
*Drive modularity and standardisation to maximise reuse and efficiency across engineering programmes
*Own safety and type testing activities for assigned systems/subsystems, ensuring compliance through verification and validation
*Review and approve technical reports and documentation generated by the engineering team
*Mentor and coach engineers across all experience levels, supporting their professional development towards leadership roles
Requirements
*Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (Bachelors minimum; Masters desirable) or equivalent practical experience
*Significant experience in electrical engineering product design and development within a relevant engineering sector
*Proven experience coordinating projects, applying governance methods, and leading engineering teams
*Strong experience working in regulated, compliance-driven environments
*Solid understanding of product safety and compliance standards including: *Low Voltage Directive (EN/UL61010, EN60204)
*EMC Directive (EN61326-1)
*Functional Safety (SIL ratings, EN 61508, EN 13849, EN 61511)
*Safety review methods (HAZOP, FMEA)
*Semiconductor standards (SEMI S2, SEMI S10, EN 12100)

Apply Now If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into a leadership role in a cutting-edge engineering environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Inclusion Statement:

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