JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an exciting opportunity for an Product Innovation Electrical Design Engineer to join our client`s Product Innovation team. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will work on a variety of cutting-edge innovation projects designed to ensure our client`s machines remain the most advanced, robust, and competitive in the industry. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative electrical systems for future products. You will support the design and integration of electrical architectures, contribute to component selection, and ensure that all systems meet the demands of off-highway applications and harsh operating environments.

Electrical Design Engineer Role:

Designing and developing high-voltage electrical systems for heavy-duty vehicles (48V–600V).
Developing 12V and 24V electrical systems for standard vehicle applications.
Using CAD tools to define vehicle electrical wiring systems.
Supporting the definition and development of electrical and electronic system architecture.
Applying safety-critical design principles for off-highway electrical and electronic systems.
Specifying electrical and electronic components for vehicle applications.
Conducting testing and validation of electrical and electronic components and systems.
Producing technical specifications, group standards, and engineering instructions.
Carrying out system and installation reviews to established standards.
Setting up and maintaining development and validation rigs.

Electrical Design Engineer Requirements:

Minimum HND in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Experience in off-highway or automotive electrical system design.
Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
Proficient — or keen to become proficient — in Zuken E3 and Siemens NX (preferred, but not essential).
Solid understanding of machine electrical components and harness architectures for off-road applications.
Experience in circuit fault detection and diagnostics
Possess good knowledge of relevant vehicle legislation and standards across the UK, Europe, and Rest of World.

Benefits:

In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company`s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company`s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the ULEV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Applications:

**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

If you are interested in this position, please contact natalie@gentecrecruit.co.uk