Electrical Engineer - Permanent

Electrical Engineer Location: Bristol / North Sommerset Position Type: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Are you an Electrical Engineer looking for your next opportunity to develop innovative engineering solutions? ARCA Consulting is proud to be partnering with a leading global engineering organisation specialising in advanced environmental technologies used within the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing industries. As part of an established international engineering group, the organisation develops and manufactures specialist systems that help customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with semiconductor manufacturing. Due to continued growth, our client is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team, contributing to the design and development of electrical modules and sub-assemblies for new and customised products, from initial design through to verification and documentation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on specialist technologies with real-world environmental benefits, within a collaborative engineering environment that values innovation, inclusion and professional development.

What We Offer

• Innovative Engineering: The opportunity to work on specialist technologies supporting the semiconductor and wider high-tech manufacturing industries.
• International Opportunities: The backing of an established global engineering group, offering potential opportunities for future career development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced engineers within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of high-quality engineering solutions.
• Inclusive Culture: Join an organisation committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a supportive workplace where different perspectives are valued.
• Professional Development: Develop your technical expertise across electrical design, product development, testing and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain electrical modules and sub-assemblies for new and customised products, following established product customisation and engineering change processes.
• Ensure designs meet engineering specifications, customer requirements and relevant international, national and industry safety standards.
• Verify electrical designs through appropriate calculations and testing to demonstrate compliance with applicable design standards.
• Select and introduce suitable electrical components, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and customer expectations.
• Take responsibility for the design and development of product sub-assemblies, ensuring quality and cost requirements are achieved within agreed project timescales.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, including models, drawings, design data, bills of materials and test records.
• Ensure engineering documentation meets applicable machinery safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering and other functions to deliver effective, reliable and manufacturable design solutions. What We Are Looking For Essential:
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering qualification, supported by at least two years of industry experience.
• Experience using 2D CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical or other electrical drafting tools.
• Basic electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• A sound understanding of electrical engineering principles, with the ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside good communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable

• Experience using 3D CAD software.
• Experience in product development and new product introduction.
• Some experience working with PLCs.
• Knowledge of design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Experience with a range of engineering materials and manufacturing methods. If you're an electrically biased engineer looking to develop your career while contributing to innovative technologies with environmental benefits, ARCA Consulting would love to hear from you