Automotive EDS Engineer - Schematic & Harness Outside IR35

WA Consultants; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Consultants is seeking an experienced Contract EDS Engineer in the West Midlands to support a live vehicle programme on an initial 4‑month contract. This hands‑on role focuses on schematic capture, circuit design and 2D harness drawings, with close collaboration to customer and supply chain to deliver designs through to release.

Zuken is preferred, but engineers with Capital, VeSys, Arcadia or E3 experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience in automotive EDS design including schematic capture & harness layout.
• Knowledge of fusing, grounding and vehicle network topologies.
• Experience producing 2D harness drawings for manufacturing.
• Understanding of low‑voltage vehicle electrical systems and OEM standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce wiring diagrams and circuit schematics from vehicle architecture and system requirements.
• Develop designs from concept through to manufacturable sign-off.
• Define fuse and grounding strategies in line with industry best practice.
• Create 2D harness drawings and electrical assembly documentation.
• Support design validation, fault investigation and root cause analysis.
• Provide clear progress updates to programme stakeholders.

Skills

Automotive electrical design

Schematic capture

Harness design

Vehicle network topology

Fusing & grounding

DFMEA exposure

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Zuken

Capital

VeSys

Arcadia

E3

Job description

WA Consultants is seeking an experienced Contract EDS Engineer in the West Midlands to support a live vehicle programme on an initial 4‑month contract. This hands‑on role focuses on schematic capture, circuit design and 2D harness drawings, with close collaboration to customer and supply chain to deliver designs through to release.

Zuken is preferred, but engineers with Capital, VeSys, Arcadia or E3 experience are encouraged to apply.