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Lead the Engineering Behind Semiconductor Manufacturing Innovation
We're supporting a global engineering and technology business that develops highly sophisticated equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors, the critical components that power everything from AI and data centres to smartphones, electric vehicles, medical technology and advanced computing.
Operating at the forefront of precision engineering, this organisation designs and manufactures complex vacuum and automation systems that play a vital role in semiconductor production facilities around the world. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead a growing team and drive the delivery of next generation engineering solutions.
The Opportunity
This is a leadership role with responsibility for guiding, mentoring and developing a team of Electrical Engineers working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning and customer deployment.
You'll work closely with technical specialists, project managers, manufacturing teams and customers to ensure electrical systems are delivered safely, compliantly and on schedule, whilst maintaining the highest engineering standards.
This position offers the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, drive best practice and contribute directly to the development of cutting edge equipment used within the semiconductor industry.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of Electrical Engineers at varying levels of experience
- Take ownership of electrical system and subsystem design activities
- Drive projects from concept through design, validation, commissioning and field trials
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, directives and safety requirements
- Identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
- Support design reviews, product verification and validation activities
- Champion engineering best practice, modularity and standardisation across projects
- Collaborate with multi disciplinary stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
- Contribute to engineering strategy and the adoption of emerging technologies
- Coach and mentor engineers to support their technical and professional development
About You
We're interested in speaking with engineers who combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability.
You'll ideally have:
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant experience in product design and development within a complex engineering environment
- Experience leading projects, technical work packages and engineering teams
- Strong understanding of product compliance, safety standards and regulated industries
- Knowledge of standards such as EN60204, EN61010, EMC regulations, Functional Safety or similar
- Experience conducting risk assessments and participating in design reviews, FMEA or HAZOP activities
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
- A track record of mentoring and developing engineers
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards it would be advantageous
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Why Join?
- Work on technology that enables global semiconductor manufacturing
- Lead high value engineering programmes with genuine impact
- Influence product development and engineering strategy
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Strong learning and career development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Excellent long term career prospects within a growing global business
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineering leader looking to apply your expertise within a highly advanced technology environment supporting the future of semiconductor manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.
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