Electrical Applications Engineer

Original Talent Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a specialist in vehicle electrical systems. The role includes responsibilities such as assembling high and low voltage vehicle harnesses and diagnosing faults in low voltage systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in working with electrical wiring diagrams and excellent analytical skills. This position requires effective communication and the ability to produce detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and diagnose electrical wiring diagrams.
• Experience in low and high voltage systems within vehicles.
• Ability to produce wiring diagrams to support procurement.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high voltage cabling and low voltage harnesses.
• Fit both high and low voltage vehicle harnesses.
• Investigate and repair faults on low voltage vehicle systems.
• Conduct low voltage system testing on vehicles.
• Support prototype builds and report issues.

Skills

Experience with electrical wiring diagrams

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Loom design software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To assemble of high voltage cabling and low voltage harnesses and interfacing connections.
• To fit of both high and low voltage vehicle harnesses.
• To investigate, diagnose and assist in the repair (where necessary) repair faults on low voltage vehicle systems.
• To carry out low voltage system testing on vehicles when required.
• To support prototype emphasis builds and highlight all build issues found.
• To provide detailed information of all issues to the relevant manager so that they may be correctly disseminated to other areas of the business via 2D drawings
• To be able to bench test low voltage systems and create test leads and rigs to create a repeatable testing process.
• To produce concise parts and material requirement lists with a tracible methodology to assist with the procurement process.

Skills & Experience

You must be able to demonstrate your experience of working with electrical wiring diagrams and connections pinouts. Not only will you be able to interpret them, you will also be able to highlight any inconsistencies or errors in them.

Attributes

• Detailed knowledge of vehicle low voltage and high voltage systems.
• Ability to diagnose, assess and repair or replace worn or faulty components or assemblies.
• Analytical skills to review build instructions and spot any faults or inconsistencies.
• Ability to spot and raise safety concerns.
• The ability to mock up prototype harnesses and create wiring diagrams/drawings to support procurement of subsequent harnesses.
• The ability to use computer applications including typed documentation, specific loom design software and email.
• You must possess excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.