Electrical System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable machinery firm in Peterborough is seeking an experienced engineer to lead electrical architecture for electrified powertrains and battery systems. The role involves hands-on project work, collaborative problem-solving, and influencing new ideas within a high-performing team. You will focus on designing and validating electrical systems, requiring a strong background in power electronics and vehicle integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in electrical systems or high-voltage battery design.
• Strong grasp of power electronics and EV system design.
• Hands-on, flexible mindset with a passion for collaborative engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed specification and design collaboration of the electrical system.
• Develop and own electrical system schematics and high voltage circuits.
• Keep up to date with power electronic technologies and legislation.

Skills

Electrical systems

High-voltage battery design

Power electronics

Automotive tools (CANape, CANalyzer)

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

CANape

CANalyzer

Job description

Job Description

This is an engineer’s dream: a fast-paced, hands-on role where creativity meets rapid execution. You’ll join a collaborative UK-based team within a global leader in sustainable machinery, working on a stream of short, varied projects that move quickly from concept to prototype.

Based in Peterborough, you’ll help shape the future of electrified powertrains and battery systems, building and testing onsite, and getting direct feedback from customers. The team is still in its exciting early phase, offering the chance to influence direction and explore new ideas.

You’ll lead electrical architecture from scratch, solve real-world problems, and work flexibly across disciplines — everyone pitches in. With a strong foundation in electrical systems, power electronics, and vehicle integration, you’ll bring your experience to a high-performing environment that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed specification, design collaboration with key suppliers, definition of detailed requirements based on key program objectives and risk assessments (FMEA’s) of the electrical system including high voltage and low voltage subsystems. These systems include battery cell to module, module to pack, pack to power system and power system to electrified machine.
• You will act as the electrical system architect and lead activities to be completed by the team which include 3D CAD design, schematics, harnessing, cable design and routing and electrical system validation.
• You will develop and own electrical system schematics, high voltage and control circuits, and ensure clarity and alignment with the battery system, power system and machine system.
• Contribute to the identification of electrical system requirements and their maintenance through projects
• Keep up to date on power electronic technologies, testing techniques and legislation requirements

What you need

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical systems or high-voltage battery design
• Experience of high and low voltage power electronics is essential
• Strong grasp of power electronics, EV system design, and component ownership
• Skilled in CPPD, APQP, and structured problem-solving (e.g. Six Sigma) – Desirable
• Familiar with heavy-duty machinery and EMC-compliant design practices - Desirable
• Proficient in automotive tools (e.g. CANape, CANalyzer) and serial networks (e.g. CAN, J1939) – Desirable
• Hands-on, flexible mindset with a passion for fast-paced, collaborative engineering