Interconnects/Cable Design Engineer

Certain Advantage; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK is seeking an Interconnects Design Engineer with expertise in Zuken E3 to join their team in Stevenage. Responsibilities include generating electrical schematics, addressing cable design challenges, and supporting manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers an hourly rate of £60 with hybrid working options and a duration of 6 months, likely to extend.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience with Zuken E3 and related products.
• Ability to define and refine processes in E3.
• Understanding of product data management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sub-system requirements.
• Generate electrical schematics and cable design definitions.
• Provide guidance and support for manufacturing issues.

Skills

Zuken E3

Electrical schematics

Cable design

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

PTC CREO Cabling

Windchill

Job description

Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Job Description

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit an Interconnects Design Engineer / Cable Harness Design Engineer.

The role does require Zuken E3 experience.

Position Details

Rate: £60.00 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter'
Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol - depending on your preference
Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview process: One stage video interview

The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design service, embracing new and existing technology to meet quality and timescales, ensuring customer satisfaction. The Interconnects Team are Primary Technical Experts for Interconnectivity for the company and responsible for the design of cables and interconnecting mediums. We provide exemplary technical expertise and technological innovation while enjoying our design work.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sub-system requirements
• Generate electrical schematics and cable design definitions utilising Zuken E3.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and issue resolution for E3 users and the ability to utilise & integrate Zuken E3 throughout the product development lifecycle
• Carry out investigations into a full range of cable problems and issues; developing and preparing solutions, either individually or as a member of a project team
• Provide guidance and support to other areas of the business in order to resolve any manufacturing issues, as well as supporting functional and environmental product trials.

Skillset / Experience Required

• A minimum 2-5 years' experience in the use of E3.Cable and related products (E3.Formboard/ E3.3D Transformer beneficial).
• A proven ability to define, deploy, and refine processes and best practices within E3. - including; electrical topology, wiring schematics and 2D manufacturing drawing processes and standards.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver technical instruction to E3 users.
• 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.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of PTC CREO Cabling would be beneficial