Electrical Engineer

TXM Recruit; Sefton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer in Liverpool. You will work on hydrogen and battery-electric vehicles, handling electrical, mechanical, and systems integration across prototyping projects. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and professional development focus, suitable for someone passionate about clean tech and future mobility.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Company pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Practical experience with both electrical and mechanical component integration.
• R&D experience in EV, motorsport, or hydrogen is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building prototype systems.
• Developing hybrid hydrogen-electric powertrains.
• Hands-on installation, testing, and validation of components.

Skills

Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems and vehicle architecture

Strong understanding of systems such as batteries, BMS, inverters, motor controllers

Ability to read and produce wiring diagrams

Comfortable in an R&D environment

Team player with communication skills

Education

Electrical / Automotive Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD skills

Job description

Overview

Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer - Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

Aintree, Liverpool (occasional UK & overseas travel)

Full-time | Competitive salary + benefits

We're looking for a hands-on R&D Engineer with strong automotive electrical experience and a background in multi-skilled engineering to join our growing team working on hydrogen and battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles.

This role isn't just about electrics - you'll get involved in electrical, mechanical, and hybrid systems integration across a wide range of prototype and development projects. Perfect for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and being part of projects at the cutting edge of vehicle technology.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and building prototype systems - from wiring harnesses to mechanical assemblies
• Developing hybrid hydrogen-electric powertrains for heavy-duty vehicles
• Hands-on installation, testing, and validation of components and systems
• Setting up and configuring CAN-based control systems
• Collecting and analysing performance data to improve designs
• Working across disciplines - electrics, mechanics, controls, and integration
• Collaborating with partners, suppliers, and customers in the UK and abroad

What we're looking for

• Electrical / Automotive Engineering Degree - or equivalent qualification (IMI/NVQ Level 3+ considered with relevant experience)
• Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems and vehicle architecture
• Practical experience with both electrical and mechanical component integration
• Strong understanding of systems such as batteries, BMS, inverters, motor controllers, thermal management
• Ability to read and produce wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Comfortable in an R&D environment - building, testing, and iterating prototypes
• Team player with good communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus if you have:

• R&D experience in EV, motorsport, or hydrogen
• ISO 26262 functional safety knowledge
• 3D CAD skills
• A real passion for clean-tech and future mobility

What's on offer

• Be part of a hands-on R&D team working with cutting-edge hydrogen-electric tech
• A supportive, close-knit team environment
• Flexible working options where possible
• Professional development opportunities with exposure to exciting projects
• Competitive salary, company pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Interested? Please apply and we will be in touch