Electrical Design Engineer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth

25 days holiday

Parental leave pay

CPD training

Car salary sacrifice

Volunteer time off

Wellbeing support

Social events

Discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Prodrive in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop and support electrical and electronic solutions for motorsport, rally and road projects. The role is onsite.

You will drive electrical design activities, produce schematics and manufacturing drawings, diagnose faults, and work with other departments to implement electrical components. A relevant Motorsport or Electrical Engineering degree, knowledge of CAN/LIN/Ethernet, and ECAD experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in Motorsport, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong automotive/motorsport understanding of electrical systems.
• Familiar with CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols and MS Office.
• Experience with ECAD software (Zuken E3) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design team to deliver electrical solutions for motorsport products.
• Design electrical systems on and off vehicle; harnesses, actuators, sensors, control units.
• Produce schematics and manufacturing drawings; release BOMs.
• Diagnose electrical faults and support cross‑department projects.
• Document installations and provide customer-facing technical material.
• Support onsite harness manufacturing and car build with electrical troubleshooting.

Skills

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

MS Office

Team player

Independent worker

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Motorsport or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD (Zuken E3)

Job description

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe

We're seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our team of engineers developing and supporting electrical & electronic solutions for use on our race, rally and road projects.

Depending on company requirements this role could involve either or a combination of new development projects or support and design of components for legacy projects.

Due to the nature of our operations, this vacancy is onsite in Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive our electrical design team to achieve electrical solutions for our motorsport products.
• Design of electrical systems both on and off vehicle (harnesses, actuators, sensors, control units).
• Production of schematics and manufacturing drawings of electrical harnesses and components.
• Diagnosis of electrical faults, working through problems methodically, both in hardware and software.
• Produce documentation (internal and customer facing) to assist with electrical installations.
• Releasing of parts and assembly structures onto bill of materials.
• Work with other departments and customers to support the design and implementation of electrical components.
• Support onsite harness manufacturing and car build with troubleshooting of electrical and electronic issues, working through problems methodically.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Equivalent in Motorsport, Electrical Engineering or another relevant degree.
• Strong automotive or motorsport understanding of electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant communication protocols such as CAN, LIN & Ethernet.
• Fluent in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Zuken E3 or another ECAD package is an advantage.
• Ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and support cars on event or test.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.