Lead Electrical Engineer

Roc Search Europe Limited
Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom
Yesterday
£63,000 pa

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£63,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
28 Apr 2026 (Yesterday)
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Lead Electrical Engineer | Bristol (Hybrid)

We're partnering with a global engineering leader in the semiconductor equipment sector to find a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of technical delivery and lead a growing team of engineers working on next-generation systems.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining deep electrical engineering expertise with people leadership and cross-functional influence across complex product development programmes.

You'll be responsible for:

* Leading and developing a team of Electrical Engineers across multiple projects

* Driving clarity across requirements, work packages, and technical deliverables

* Owning system/subsystem electrical design decisions, including risk identification and mitigation

* Ensuring designs meet safety, compliance, and regulatory standards (EN/UL61010, EMC, SIL, SEMI S2, etc.)

* Overseeing type testing, verification, and validation activities

* Promoting modular, standardised design approaches to improve reuse and efficiency

* Mentoring engineers and building capability across the team

What we're looking for:

* Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

* Strong background in electrical design/product development in complex engineering environments

* Experience in regulated, compliance-driven industries (semiconductor, automation, aerospace, etc.)

* Familiarity with safety and compliance standards (EN 60204, EN 61326, functional safety, SEMI S2/S10)

* Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive technical decisions

Why join:

* Work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology used globally

* Genuine technical leadership and team-building responsibility

* Strong culture of trust, accountability, and engineering excellence

* Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities

* Hybrid working from Bristol

Salary: Highly competitive senior-level package (up to £63,000)

If you're looking for a role where you can combine deep technical ownership with real leadership impact, this is a strong next step.

Send across your CV and I'll be in touch ASAP

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