Electrical Engineer

SDL Solutions LimitedCambridge, Cambridgeshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 17 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers you the chance to contribute to the design and development of innovative industrial and science equipment within a leading engineering team, providing valuable experience in a dynamic environment. If you're a mid-senior Electrical Engineer with a strong understanding of electrical safety standards and a passion for bringing complex systems from concept to delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and impact. Apply today to join this collaborative and reputable organization!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Posted

2 weeks ago

CAD

Job Description

Contract Electrical Engineer

Location: Hertfordshire / Cambridge

Contract: Contractor

We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering team on a contract basis, supporting the design and development of innovative industrial and science equipment.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering electrical designs for new product development, ensuring compliance with UK, EU and US electrical safety standards, and supporting testing, commissioning and product build activities. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll contribute to the development of complex mechatronic systems from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design AC/DC power distribution and machine control systems.
Develop and test electrical designs and machinery safety circuits.
Produce and maintain electrical documentation and Bills of Materials.
Ensure compliance with relevant electrical safety, EMC and machinery directives.
Support product build, commissioning and validation activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers.

Requirements

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience designing industrial electrical systems.
Strong knowledge of UK, EU and US (desirable) electrical regulations and standards.
Experience with electrical CAD software, ideally EPLAN.
Knowledge of EMC compliance, machine safety and industrial communications (RS232, RS485, USB, Ethernet).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience within the life sciences or regulated manufacturing sector.
Servo motor control experience.
Knowledge of SAP, engineering change control and functional safety standards (EN 60204-1, EN ISO 13849, EN 62061).

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity with an innovative engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

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