Senior Electrical Engineer

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of electrical and control systems for heavy machinery and off-highway equipment. This role is suited to a technically strong engineering leader with extensive experience in machine-level electrical architecture, control systems integration, and electrified power platforms. Key Responsibilities Lead complete machine-level electrical system architecture, including control mechanism, safety circuits, and power distribution.Develop electrical hardware and software architecture for diesel, electric, and hybrid machinery platforms.Design and review electrical schematics, layout drawings, harness systems, control cabinets, and BOM documentation.Lead PLC programming, motor drive integration, inverter configuration, and CAN bus communication systems.Oversee prototype builds, bench testing, validation programmes, and on-site commissioning.Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system faults during production and field operation.Ensure compliance with UKCA/CE marking, Machinery Regulations, and relevant electrical safety standards.Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.Support technical bids, customer meetings, and engineering documentation preparation.Contribute to development of internal electrical engineering standards and scalable design frameworks.Accompany the CEO to customer meetings and sites where senior electrical engineering expertise is required to assess existing machinery, electrical and control systems; determine the technical feasibility of proposed modifications, upgrades or developments; and identify key engineering requirements, constraints and risks. Essential Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Power Electronics, or Control Engineering.Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical system design for heavy machinery or off-highway equipment.Proven experience independently delivering full machine-level electrical systems to production release.Minimum 5 years’ experience leading engineering teams or technical departments.Strong knowledge of electrical control architecture, safety systems, power distribution, and protection systems.Expertise in PLC programming, motor drives, inverters, CAN bus, and industrial communication protocols.Hands-on experience in system testing, validation, fault diagnosis, and performance optimisation.Proficiency with tools such as SolidWorks Electrical, CAXA, Codesys, or equivalent platforms.Strong project management capability across planning, cost control, risk, change management, and delivery. Desirable Experience Experience within Tier 1 construction equipment manufacturers or large OEMs.Exposure to electrification of heavy-duty platforms and battery-electric machinery.Knowledge of intelligent machine control, automation, IoT integration, or autonomous systems.Experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex product development environments.