Electrical Systems Engineer

Entech Technical Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech solutions provider in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the design and validation of high voltage systems in electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and strong experience in electrical system development. Responsibilities include leading design efforts and collaborating with suppliers to ensure alignment with program objectives.

Qualifications

• Relevant industrial experience in electrical system or high voltage battery pack design and development.
• Experience in high and low voltage power electronics.
• Desirable: experience in electric vehicle electrical system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification and design collaboration with key suppliers.
• Act as the electrical system architect for the design and validation.
• Ensure technical and timing plans are in place for hardware requirements.
• Oversee component specification and critique supplier selections.
• Develop and own electrical system schematics and ensure alignment.

Skills

High voltage battery design

Low voltage system design

3D CAD design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering subject

Job description

Role: Electrical Systems Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Rate: £47 ph umbrella OR £34 ph paye

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.
• 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.
• Ensure robust technical and timing plans are in place for current and future hardware requirements
• Oversee component specification, leveraging your expertise and question/critique supplier selections accordingly
• Develop and own electrical system schematics, high voltage, and control circuits, and ensure clarity and alignment with the battery system, power systems, and machine system.
• Collaborate with the validation team to ensure validation requirements and test plans at internal and external labs meet the needs of your validation plans and with the software team to ensure compatibility and alignment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering subject.
• Relevant industrial experience in electrical system or high voltage battery pack design and development.
• Experience of high and low voltage power electronics.
• Experience of electric vehicle electrical system design and development is desirable.

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