Electrical Engineer

Jcb View All; Staffordshire Moorlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

Dentist

Visiting optician

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub

Cycle to Work Scheme

33 days holiday

Company pension

Job summary

JCB is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and integrate high voltage electrical architectures for off-highway vehicles, ensuring robustness for harsh environments and compliance with UK/EU standards. You will use CAD tools (Zuken E3, Siemens NX) to define wiring systems, select components, and validate designs.

A minimum HND in Electrical Engineering or related field is required, with experience in off-highway or automotive electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience in off-highway or automotive electrical system design.
• Proficient or keen to become proficient in Zuken E3 and Siemens NX.
• Solid understanding of machine electrical components and harness architectures for offroad applications.
• Knowledge of UK/Europe vehicle legislation and standards.

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

High voltage design

Wiring systems

CAD proficiency

Electrical architectures

Fault diagnostics

Vehicle standards knowledge

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Zuken E3

Siemens NX

Job description

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
  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
  This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.
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