Electrical Engineering Manager

Ocado
United Kingdom
Today
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (Today)

Electrical Engineering Manager | Peripherals & Mobile Robotics | Hybrid Working | Athens

Introduction:

Ocado Technology is changing the way the world shops using advanced Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Big Data, Cloud and IoT. We develop the innovative software and hardware systems that power Ocado.com, as well as the unique ‘Ocado Smart Platform’ which is being implemented by ambitious retailers across the world from Europe to America, Asia and beyond.

Ocado Technology - Greece (acquisition):https://www.myrmex-inc.com/blog/19

Based in Athens, our R&D team develops disruptive material handling and last-mile delivery solutions for the global retail industry. We empower partners to modernise their supply chains and solve complex industrial challenges through Greek-led innovation. If you want to transform European logistics at the intersection of humans and machines, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager within our Peripherals & Mobile Robotics team, you will lead a dedicated group of Electrical Designers to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions for the Ocado Smart Platform. This role is a blend of people leadership, technical delivery, and quality management, where you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of electrical products, from initial scoping and architectural design of electrical cabinets to the ongoing support of existing hardware in the field.

You will play a key role in our location strategy as we expand our engineering presence in Athens. By collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, external vendors, and global stakeholders, you will ensure that our engineering solutions are innovative, scalable, and compliant with international standards. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring your team to achieve technical excellence while managing resource allocation and delivery timelines for high-impact R&D projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations for a team of Electrical Designers, including performance management, 1:1s, and skills development.
  • Define and develop electrical architectures and cabinet designs for new projects in collaboration with internal and external teams.
  • Monitor the quality and velocity of technical work, ensuring adherence to development standards and security best practices.
  • Lead workload prioritisation and resource planning in coordination with Product and Engineering Managers.
  • Participate in design reviews to facilitate technical decision-making and architectural direction.
  • Ensure all part selections and designs comply with international standards including UL508A, ISO 60204, and ISO 13849.
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on team status and escalate technical or resource issues as required.
  • Oversee the maintenance and upgrades of existing products, including the management of the Eplan parts database.
  • Organise prototyping, testing schedules, and factory acceptance tests with external suppliers.
  • Drive continuous improvement by mentoring team members and contributing to departmental development strategies.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical subject.
  • Demonstrable in-depth understanding of standards and design requirements for industrial electrical panels.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and work effectively within a team of electrical engineers.
  • Experience in developing, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting electrical panels and integrated design solutions.
  • Strong experience working within multidisciplinary teams, ideally within the Material Handling field.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact robustly with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice to Haves

  • Knowledge of and experience using Eplan Pro Panel 2026.
  • Practical experience in functional safety for industrial machines and understanding of UL508A/ISO 60204-1.
  • Experience launching products into a high-scale production environment.
  • Familiarity with Beckhoff TwinCAT.

Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed for you. We care about people and we've ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately. Currently, we offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and:

  • A hybrid working policy that sees you in the office typically 40% of your time.
  • 30 days 'working from anywhere' policy
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Meal tickets
  • Home office equipment
  • Opportunity to participate in share schemes
  • Regular divisional socials, sports clubs and access to the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events.

If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.

Be bold, be unique, be brilliant, be you. We are looking for individuality and we value diversity. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and equally. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive work environment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

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