Electrical Design Engineer

Matchtech; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative vehicle technology is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to drive the development of advanced electrical architectures for high-performance vehicles. This role involves the design of electrical distribution systems, collaboration with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, along with relevant experience in the electrical engineering domain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in electrical engineering roles or substantial equivalent experience.
• Knowledge in LV DC and HV DC Electrical Systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical distribution systems and control panels.
• Design electrical architectures, schematics, and wiring harness drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and integrate design aspects.

Skills

Electrical systems diagnosis

Fault finding

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related field such as Electronic Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

EPlan

AutoCAD (2D)

Catia (3D)

Job description

Our client, a forward thinking and very exciting company is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be pivotal in developing and implementing cutting–edge electrical architectures for high–performance vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of electrical distribution systems including component selection, HV/LV harnesses, interconnections, control panels, cabling, and support structures
• Designing Electrical Architectures, Schematics, Wiring Harness Drawings, System Overviews, and BOMs
• Participating in engineering design reviews and advising on best practices
• Ensuring cohesive integration of all design aspects between engineering teams and related departments
• Collaborating with electrical manufacturers and distributors as needed
• Supporting the creation of manufacturing drawings and instructions
• Developing grounding strategies, equipotential bonding, lightning protection systems, and galvanic protection systems
• Performing electrical load calculations and flow analysis

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field such as Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in an electrical engineering role or similar position
• Significant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
• Experience working with LV DC (24V), HV DC (>600V), 230VAC and 400VAC Electrical Systems
• Knowledge of Electrical CAD packages (e.g., Zuken E3, EPlan) and AutoCAD (2D) or Catia (3D)
• Experience with Electric, Hydrogen, and/or Hybrid Drivelines
• Ability to diagnose electrical systems and perform fault finding
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards and regulations

If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge please do get in touch in the irs instance with your Cv stating salary expectation.