Interconnect Design Engineer

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis seeks an Interconnects Design Engineer - Test Equipment for a long-term contract based in Stevenage (preferred) or Bolton. You will apply cable/harness/interconnect design experience using Visio and HarnWare to define electrical topology, wiring schematics, and 2D manufacturing drawings.

The role requires PDM/Change management know-how (Windchill or similar) and ability to lead work packages within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in interconnects/harness design and related processes.
• Ability to define and refine processes in Visio and HarnWare.
• Understanding of product data management and change control (Windchill or similar).
• Knowledge of cable assemblies and electrical constraints (EMC, volt drop, etc.).
• Desirable: Defence standards knowledge and D38999 connectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnects/harness design work packages within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Design cable assemblies considering electrical constraints and environmental needs.
• Engage suppliers and drive development across internal and external teams.

Skills

Process definition

Team leadership

Communication

Supplier engagement

Education

Degree/HND/HNC

Tools

Visio

HarnWare

Windchill

Job description

Interconnects Design Engineer - Test Equipment required for long term contract based in Stevenage (preferred) or Bolton

Individuals will need to have demonstrable experience in cable/harness/interconnects design, using relevant design packages such as Visio and HarnWare. The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum 2 years' experience in the use of Visio and related products (Harnware).
• A proven ability to define, deploy, and refine processes and best practices within Visio and Harnware. - including; electrical topology, wiring schematics and 2D manufacturing drawing processes and standards.
• Thorough understanding of product data management and change management within Windchill or similar.
• The ability to design cable assemblies based upon electrical constraints such as current, screening, signal types, volt drop, EMC and environmental requirements.
• An appreciation of cable assembly production/process engineering.

Due to the nature of our work, experience of military Defence Standards and a working knowledge of D38999 connectors in support of cable harness manufacture is highly desirable.

• Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified plus significant experience in Interconnects/Harness Design and Development.
• The ability to lead interconnects/harness design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence and negotiate with partners across the business.
• Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
• The awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly.

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