Senior Electrical Engineer

Our client, 3P Innovation, is a leader in the design and manufacture of automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG industries. They deliver innovative, high-quality automation solutions that help clients improve efficiency, productivity, and compliance. Their teams work collaboratively across design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver bespoke and platform machinery to a global client base.

The Role

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects across their full lifecycle, from concept and sales support through build, commissioning, installation, and after-market support. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to complex, cutting-edge machinery projects in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for custom and platform machinery projects from proposal to after-market support.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification, highlighting risks where appropriate.

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop machine concepts and respond to User Requirement Specification (URS) documents.

• Support Sales and Applications teams in preparing proposals for future projects.

• Produce validation documentation, including Hardware Design Specifications, test records, risk assessments, and O&M manuals.

• Support machine validation and on-site installation, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and customer validation.

• Assist in project procurement: create accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), liaise with suppliers, and ensure competitive purchasing.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior electrical engineers and technicians.

• Troubleshoot and resolve machine issues in collaboration with Mechanical and Software teams.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Passion for Electrical Engineering and Automation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven track record delivering successful projects in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems.

• Electrical control panel, machine wiring, and safety system design.

• AutoCAD Electrical or similar CAD software experience.

• Knowledge of European directives (Low Voltage, Machinery, EMC) and IEC 60204-1.

• Experience with functional safety design (ISO 13849-1 or equivalent).

• Understanding of motion control technologies (servo drives, inverters).

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience designing special-purpose machinery.

• Beckhoff / Siemens control systems experience.

• Commercial awareness with knowledge of project costing and budgeting.

• Experience in pharmaceutical equipment or highly regulated industries.

• Ambitious, career-oriented, and looking to grow professionally.

• Experience using SISTEMA for safety circuit validation.

• Recognised machine safety qualification.

• Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with mechanical and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

• Grade B or above in A-Level Maths and Physics.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to join a forward-thinking, innovative company delivering bespoke automation solutions for leading global clients. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply their technical expertise, work on cutting-edge machinery, and develop their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Hybrid working – typically 1 day a week / 4 focus days per month

• 28 days holiday 8 bank holidays

• Employer pension contributions matched up to 7.5%

• Access to the Employee Ownership Dividend – up to £3,600 tax free (based on performance & service)

• Discretionary annual bonus (after probation)

• Life assurance (4x salary)

• Enhanced family leave

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!