Electrical Systems Engineer

PE Global; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

12-month contract

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join our engineering client in Peterborough. The role is an initial 12-month contract and pays £31.50 p/hour PAYE or £42.75 p/hour Umbrella.

The candidate will work onsite, 37 hours per week, with travel up to 25% and close collaboration across controls, software, mechanical and validation teams. The role requires hands-on experience with LV/HV electrical systems, CAN-based diagnostics, and strong fault‑finding

Qualifications

• Experience developing and integrating electrical systems from requirements to validation.
• Hands-on experience with LV and HV electrical systems.
• Experience with commissioning, debugging and fault finding using CAN tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical system architecture and integration principles.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and compliance processes.
• Experience in automotive, heavy-duty, industrial or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical system requirements and technical specifications development.
• Contribute to electrical architecture development and system integration activity.
• Assist in component selection and technical evaluation of subsystems.
• Develop validation plans, test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Validate machine electrical systems including HV/LV architectures and power distribution.

Skills

Electrical systems

CAN tools

Commissioning

Diagnostics

Software integration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Measurement equipment

CAN diagnostics hardware

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join our engineering client based in Peterborough. The role is an initial 12-month contract and the rate for this role is £31.50 p/hour PAYE or £42.75 p/hour Umbrella.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of electrical system requirements and technical specifications.
• Contribute to electrical architecture development and system integration activities.
• Support component selection and technical evaluation of electrical subsystems.
• Develop validation plans, test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Validate complete machine electrical systems, including HV and LV architectures, controls integration and power distribution systems.
• Perform hands‑on commissioning, troubleshooting, fault finding and debugging activities.
• Use CAN‑based diagnostic tools to investigate electrical and system issues.
• Support machine build activities and resolve electrical integration issues.
• Review electrical safety, compliance and relevant engineering standards.
• Work closely with controls, software, mechanical and validation engineers throughout the development cycle.
• Document technical decisions, test results and engineering recommendations.

Requirements

• Experience developing and integrating electrical systems from requirements and component selection through to validation and issue resolution.
• Hands‑on experience working safely with both LV and HV electrical systems.
• Experience with commissioning, debugging and fault finding using CAN tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical system architecture and integration principles.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, electrical safety requirements and compliance processes.
• Experience within automotive, off‑highway, heavy‑duty equipment, industrial, aerospace, rail or similar industries.
• Experience defining requirements and supporting technical decision‑making.
• Experience with root‑cause investigation and technical problem solving.
• Familiarity with CAN‑based systems, controls integration and machine communications.
• Experience using measurement, diagnostic or data acquisition equipment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A relevant engineering degree or qualification is desirable.

Additional Information

• Location: Peterborough
• Contract: Initial 12 months, with potential to extend
• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Working pattern: Fully onsite, 5 days per week
• Travel: Approximately 25% may be required
• Team: Approximately 10 people, including permanent employees and agency contractors
• Interview: Approximately 1 hour, with a technical and STAR‑based format; potentially F2F with a follow‑up F2F

Please note PE Global cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 6 months.