Edwards offer a range of benefits such as;

• Flexibility working
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Bonus up to 7.5% of our annual salary,
• Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Cash health plan
• Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms
• Thriving Wellbeing Program (supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectiveness and sense of purpose, including clubs such as cycling, caving, football, STEM network plus a multitude of various events.)
• Wellbeing and prayer room
• Private express room available for new mothers
• Recognition and Reward programme
• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships, mentoring scheme and more
• Support or sponsorship for formal qualifications and professional development like CEng, CIPS & CIPD
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Charity and volunteering days

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We are open to both Full Time and Part Time applicants.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join Edwards abatement solutions in Clevedon.

Edwards are the world leader in developing and manufacturing abatement systems for the Semi-conductor industry and a part of the Atlas Copco Group, which affords employees access to potential opportunities worldwide. Edwards solutions are necessary for manufacturing processes including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar. We are an environmental company, that enables clients to reduce their greenhouse gases which are produced when manufacturing micro-chips.

We are Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognise bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where we all have a sense of belonging and purpose. Being an employer in a male-centric industry. Our aim is to encourage more diversity into our workplace. We have a comprehensive suite of family ready policies, including flexible working, shared parental leave, a private express room for new mothers and a fertility policy.

We’re proud to partner with InnovateHer, an organisation dedicated to championing diversity and empowering young women in tech. Together, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and inspiring the next generation of innovators. You can read more on InnovateHer here: (url removed)> 

Mission –

Reporting to an Engineering Manager, have direct responsibility for leading, empowering and motivating a growing team of Electrical Engineers involved in semiconductor equipment manufacture. Responsibility will span concept to customer commissioning and field trials, and through the application of best-practice engineering ensure on time delivery, within strategic operational budget and to specification. 

Main Responsibilities

• Work at the core of our engineering and product development teams using engineering tools and methods to bring clarity from ambiguity and deliver products that meet Requirements, Standards, Directives, and are cost effective.
• Work collaboratively with and effectively influence our engineering teams to ensure clarity of work packages, deliverables, and resolve engineering issues through determining the best solution.
• Be accountable for the technical elements of the product system and/or subsystem design, as assigned, identifying risks, control and mitigation actions, escalating issues when necessary for higher-level resolution.
• Ensure modularity and standardisation is incorporated to maximise reuse of our engineering effort.
• Be accountable for safety and type testing of any system or subsystem you are responsible for, verifying and validating its compliance; reviewing and approving reports generated in this area, by the team.
• Mentor and coach a growing core team of Electrical Engineers of all levels of expertise to continue their development towards being a Lead Electrical Engineer themselves.
• Advocate and lead the adoption of best practice electrical engineering and new technologies (working with other teams in new and core technology development) across applicable projects to improve the delivery of engineering.

Experience & Skills

• Degree: Bachelors (essential), Masters (desirable), or demonstrable equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards (desirable)
• Significant level of experience of the practical application of best-practice product design, development and electrical engineering in a relatable engineering industry (essential).
• Experience of leading and directing electrical engineers and teams of c.10 or more people in a project-based environment (essential)
• An understanding of dependability management and relevant industry standards (desirable).
• Influencing and negotiation skills at multiple organisational levels (essential)
• Able to take ownership and control of a situation and bring people with them even though they may not be direct reports (essential)
• High level of integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset, able to set the standard, and hold people accountable to deliver (essential)