Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Poole, Dorset (Office-based)
Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Type: Full-time Permanent
Sector: Medical Devices Join a Market Leader Driving Innovation in Healthcare Technology
We re recruiting on behalf of a specialist manufacturer of medical equipment that operates in highly regulated, safety-critical environments. They re expanding their technical capabilities and seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their Engineering function in Poole, Dorset.
This is an opportunity to work on the full product lifecycle from requirements and concept through to test, verification and compliance for electromechanical systems used globally in hygiene-critical applications.
What You ll Be Doing
- Design electrical and electronic systems for medical-grade electromechanical products
- Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PCB designs
- Develop control systems, user interfaces (including touchscreen), and IoT-enabled functionality
- Write and edit embedded software and PLC code
- Manage documentation including BoMs, test reports, build manuals and QA protocols
- Liaise cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, service, and procurement
- Ensure all designs are compliant with regulatory standards (EMC/LVD/UL etc.)
- Support production with prototype sign-off, part verification, and quality assurance
- Drive continuous improvement through design reviews and cost-down initiatives
What You ll Need
- HND or Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar electrical/electronic design role
- Some knowledge with PCB design, circuit design (analogue & digital), and schematic capture
- Skilled in embedded software, PLC programming, and industrial communication protocols (e.g. CANBUS)
- Familiarity with DfM, testing standards, inspection drawing creation, and traceability systems
- Confident using electrical design tools and generating CAD drawings
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Desirable Extras
- FPGA development and simulation
- Experience with touchscreen interfaces and NFC-enabled systems
- Working knowledge of manufacturing documentation systems and engineering change notes (ECN)
- Understanding of SCADA/HMI systems and cloud-connected solutions
- Mechanical aptitude for system integration and fault finding
- Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. medical, aerospace)
Why Apply?
- Work with cutting-edge products that make a real-world impact in global healthcare
- Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team
- Take ownership of technical design and influence product direction
- Competitive salary and opportunity for long-term growth
To Apply:
Contact Lewis Phillips on either (url removed) or (phone number removed).