Electrical Systems Engineer

• Plan, design, and implement electrical systems for lab instruments, automation hardware, and experimental machinery
• Build power and control architectures that integrate sensors, actuators, and automation hardware
• Choose and specify components, including power supplies, connectors, sensors, and safety mechanisms, to meet technical and regulatory requirements
• Work alongside facilities teams to safely and reliably connect lab equipment and R&D systems
• Support prototype builds, system testing, and commissioning to validate designs
• Troubleshoot, improve, and optimise electrical systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Collaborate with engineers from multiple disciplines to translate scientific or experimental needs into functional electrical solutions

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Practical experience with low- and extra-low voltage electrical design, including protection, earthing, and control integration
• Hands-on experience implementing electrical systems for instrumentation, automation, or laboratory set-ups
• Familiarity with electrical safety and compliance standards (e.g., BS 7671)

• Experience with wiring, assembly, or commissioning of prototype systems
• Experience managing electrical systems delivered by third parties or contractors including writing specifications
• Knowledge of PLCs or embedded control integration
• Background in lab or medical device automation, including safety systems or process automation control
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Competitive salary + benefits dependent on experience