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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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.
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