EDS & Electrical CAD Engineer

Gordon Murray Automotive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive company is seeking a talented EDS & Electrical CAD Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This role involves designing cutting-edge electrical distribution systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will leverage your expertise in CATIA Electrical and VeSys to create robust electrical solutions for high-performance vehicles. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the development of advanced automotive technologies while ensuring energy efficiency and reliability. If you are passionate about automotive engineering and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive electrical systems design.
• Expertise in power management for electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Proficient in CATIA Electrical for 3D modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize wiring harnesses and power distribution systems.
• Develop power management strategies for low and high-voltage systems.
• Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Systems Design

Power Management

Wiring Harness Design

Automotive Standards Compliance

Embedded Systems Design

Testing and Troubleshooting

3D Modelling (CATIA)

Circuit Design (VeSys)

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA Electrical

VeSys

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Job description

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GMSV has been created to meet the demand for specialist requests from customers around the world. Requests for unique and niche designs, have accelerated during 2024 as T.50 customer deliveries have begun and the car’s profile as the ultimate supercar for the road has increased following media reviews and international promotional appearances. The new division, with an independent structure, and engineering team, has been formed to meet these special requests now and in the future.

We are seeking a highly skilled EDS & Electrical CAD Engineer to join our Gordon Murray Special Vehicles engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and developing electrical distribution systems, including CAD design, wiring harnesses, power management, and integration into automotive platforms. You will be responsible for creating robust electrical solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality electrical systems for our vehicles. Proficiency in CATIA Electrical and VeSys for electrical system design is essential, along with strong knowledge of power distribution and management in modern automotive applications.

Key Responsibilities

Wiring Harness Design & Development:

• Design and optimize wiring harnesses, power distribution systems, and electrical circuits for automotive applications.
• Utilize CATIA Electrical for 3D modelling of wiring layouts, connectors, and electrical components within the vehicle architecture.
• Create electrical schematics using VeSys and ensure proper integration with vehicle systems.

Power Management:

• Develop and integrate power management strategies for both low and high-voltage (48 V) systems in vehicles.
• Ensure proper distribution of power to various automotive electrical systems while maintaining energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with other teams on battery management systems, inverters, and energy recovery systems.

Automotive Electrical Standards & Regulations:

• Apply automotive electrical standards (e.g., ISO 16750, ISO 11452) in all designs to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the electrical systems meet reliability and durability standards for automotive applications.

Embedded Systems & Control Units:

• Design, integrate, and validate embedded electrical control systems, focusing on power electronics and networked communication systems (e.g., CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Work with ECUs (Electronic Control Units) to ensure proper operation and integration with the vehicle’s electrical and electronic architecture.

Testing & Troubleshooting:

• Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems, including power distribution, high-voltage components, and signal integrity and fuse blow tests.
• Use simulation tools (e.g, VeSys) to validate circuit designs and electrical systems before physical implementation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues within prototypes and production vehicles, performing fault diagnosis and corrective actions.

Connector & Component Selection:

• Select automotive-grade connectors, terminals, and components that are durable and reliable in harsh automotive environments.
• Ensure component compatibility and adherence to safety standards in all electrical designs.

Vehicle Integration & Prototyping:

• Integrate electrical systems into vehicle prototypes, ensuring compatibility and functionality across the vehicle’s electrical architecture.
• Validate electrical systems under real-world environmental conditions, including vibration, temperature, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders to integrate electrical systems into the vehicle platform.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and coordination across multiple teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical systems design and development for the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in power management for automotive systems, particularly in electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Strong experience using CATIA Electrical for electrical system design, including 3D modelling of wiring harnesses, electrical components, and vehicle integration.
• Expertise in automotive electrical components, wiring, connectors, and materials using VeSys tool.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CATIA Electrical (or similar CAD software like Siemens NX or AutoCAD) for designing electrical layouts and harness systems.
• Experience with VeSys or similar tools for circuit system design and architecture.
• Hands-on experience on harness and circuitry is highly appreciated.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, battery management systems, and energy distribution in automotive applications.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and embedded systems integration.
• Familiarity with automotive electrical standards and regulations (ISO 16750, ISO 11452).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Automotive and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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