EDS CAD Electrical Installation Designer

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment consultancy is looking for an EDS CAD Electrical Installation Designer in Milton Keynes. This role involves end-to-end electrical design, including 3D CAD modeling and adherence to industry standards. Candidates should have at least 1-3 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of automotive wiring and components. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing 3 days on-site work.

Benefits

Referral Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in electrical routing & packaging design.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end electrical design for integrating electrical systems.
• Detail Design: 3D CAD including component placement and feasibility.
• Support with build validation and fault investigation.

Skills

Electrical Design

3D CAD

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: EDS CAD Electrical Installation Designer

Duration: Contract

Location: Hybrid Working - 3 Days on site in Milton Keynes (Outside IR35)

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, ongoing, and valid eligibility to work full-time in the UK and travel within the EU.

Essential Criteria:

• The role involves end-to-end electrical design for integrating electrical systems.
• Systems Engineering: Capturing requirements, blue sky thinking, problem solving, electrical architecture, component selection, layout, and feasibility.
• Detail Design: 3D CAD (UG NX) including concept schemes, packaging, cable routing, component placement.
• 2D Electrical Circuits: Schematics, logical architecture, wire gauge calculations, fusing, electrical functionality, I/O documentation, simulation.
• 2D Manufacturing: Drawings, build lists, wiring instructions, BOM, supplier selection, costings, planning.
• Support: Physical validation, build support, snag correction, fault investigation, cost reductions, reworks, reporting.
• CAD Data and Design: Extensive experience with NX and Teamcenter, harness routing, sensor termination, manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice to Have Criteria:

• Understanding of CAD and UG NX systems at customer sites.
• Control of CAD records and data supporting projects.
• Maintaining drawing controls to TS standards and advising on best practices.
• Coordinating drawing changes and customer requirements.
• Designing and modeling components and system installations to meet customer satisfaction.
• Managing workload and documentation, maintaining confidentiality.
• Support at customer locations for 2D and 3D product data.
• Understanding of automotive electrical distribution systems and industry best practices.
• Controlling, recording, and implementing engineering changes to harness drawings.
• Producing BOMs and supporting other departments.

Additional Information:

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in electrical routing & packaging design, Motorsport/Autosport connector usage, BOM experience, folded metalwork & bracketry, BOB design, Siemens Capital.

Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy, supporting both permanent and contract recruitment since 1997, with dedicated Contractor Care.

How to Apply: Submit your application online. Our recruiters will contact you. If you know someone suitable, refer them via our referral program offering up to £600.