Electrical Engineer

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Company pension

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

Dentist

Visiting optician

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd seeks an Electrical Engineer to help develop innovative electrical systems for future JCB products, supporting electrical architectures and component selection for demanding off-highway environments.

The role covers designing high and low voltage systems, applying safety principles, and producing specifications and standards. CAD tools like Zuken E3 and Siemens NX are valued, with emphasis on collaboration and hands-on testing.

Qualifications

• Must have HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in off-highway or automotive electrical system design.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical components and harness architectures.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing high voltage electrical systems for heavy duty vehicles (12V-600V).
• Developing 12V and 24V electrical systems for standard vehicle applications.
• Using CAD tools to define vehicle electrical wiring systems (Zuken E3 and Siemens NX preferred).
• Supporting the definition and development of electrical and electronic system architecture.
• Applying safety critical design principles for offhighway electrical and electronic systems.
• Specifying electrical and electronic components for vehicle applications.
• Conducting testing and validation of electrical and electronic components and systems.
• Producing technical specifications, group standards, and engineering instructions.
• Carrying out system and installation reviews to established standards.
• Setting up and maintaining development and validation rigs.

Skills

Electrical design

HV systems

Automotive wiring

Circuit fault diagnostics

Team collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

Siemens NX

Job description

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing innovative electrical systems for future JCB products. You'll support the design and integration of electrical architectures, contribute to component selection, and ensure that all systems meet the demands of off highway applications and harsh operating environments.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Designing and developing high voltage electrical systems for heavy duty vehicles (12V-600V)
• Developing 12V and 24V electrical systems for standard vehicle applications
• Using CAD tools to define vehicle electrical wiring systems: (Zuken E3 and Siemens NX preferred, but not essential)
• Supporting the definition and development of electrical and electronic system architecture
• Applying safety critical design principles for offhighway electrical and electronic systems
• Specifying electrical and electronic components for vehicle applications
• Conducting testing and validation of electrical and electronic components and systems
• Producing technical specifications, group standards, and engineering instructions
• Carrying out system and installation reviews to established standards
• Setting up and maintaining development and validation rigs

This will be suited to you if…

• You hold a minimum HND in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• You have experience in off highway or automotive electrical system design
• You're self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• You're proficient or keen to become proficient in Zuken E3 and Siemens NX
• You have a solid understanding of machine electrical components and harness architectures for offroad applications
• You have experience in circuit fault detection and diagnostics
• You possess good knowledge of relevant vehicle legislation and standards across the UK, Europe, and Rest of World

What's in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care.

• competitive salary
• 33 days' holiday
• company pension
• onsite gym
• in-house doctor
• dentist
• visiting optician
• ULEV car scheme
• JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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