Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Hospitalist Consultants, Inc. (HCi) is looking for a Senior Electrical & Electronic Design Engineer to join a forward‑thinking engineering business in Poole. This role combines hands‑on design, project leadership, and mentoring within a collaborative team developing bespoke test, measurement, and automation systems for high‑reliability industries.

• Lead and deliver electrical and electronic design for bespoke engineering projects.
• Generate design specifications, wiring schematics, and PCB layouts.
• Produce accurate cost estimates and technical documentation.
• Review and approve manufacturing drawing packs and ensure readiness for build.
• Provide technical support and guidance to less‑experienced engineers.
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and ensure design intent is achieved.
• Work closely with manufacturing and test teams to resolve build or test queries.
• Supervise and participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when required.
• Research, specify, and source components or materials for specialist projects.
• Stay up to date with industry and design standards to ensure compliance and innovation.

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years experience in design and implementation of electrical or electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
• Confident producing wiring diagrams, schematics, and documentation for manufacture.
• Experience designing test equipment or automation systems.
• Skilled communicator, comfortable engaging with internal teams and clients.
• Able to meet BPSS security clearance requirements.

• 18th Edition qualification.
• Background in power engineering or experience with National Instruments hardware/software.

• Be part of a high‑tech engineering environment where your designs become real products.
• Variety: every project is different, offering fresh technical challenges.
• Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and shape future design capability.
• A company culture that values precision, collaboration, and innovation.

Interested? I'd love to tell you more about this role. Call Ian Broadhurst on .