Interconnects Design Engineer

Matchtech; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 93,600 - 114,400; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Interconnects Design Engineer in Stevenage for a six-month contract. You will design bespoke electrical interconnects and cables for power, signal and data across subsystems, interpreting sub-system requirements and producing schematics and definitions.

The role involves analysing cable issues, developing solutions, supporting manufacturing with build issues, and contributing to product trials within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in cable/harness/interconnects design.
• 2+ years of experience using Visio and HarnWare.
• Understanding of product data management (Windchill or similar).
• Ideally degree or equivalent in Interconnects/Harness Design & Development.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sub-system requirements and generate electrical schematics and cable design definitions.
• Investigate cable problems/issues and develop solutions.
• Support manufacturing to resolve build/manufacturing issues.
• Support functional and environmental product trials.
• Contribute within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver advanced projects.

Skills

Cable/Harness/Interconnects Design

Visio

HarnWare

Electrical Schematics

Product Data Management

Supplier Engagement

Technical Documentation

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Interconnects/Harness Design & Development

Tools

Visio

HarnWare

Windchill

Job description

Interconnects Design Engineer

Location: Stevenage (2-3 days per week onsite; could be higher initially)

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £50 p/h Umbrella

IR35: Inside

Clearance: SC (BPSS to start)

Overview

Fantastic opportunity for an Interconnects Design Engineer to work within a growing Interconnects team designing bespoke electrical interconnects/cables suitable for the transmission of power, signal and data within and between subsystems in complex products.

You’ll interpret sub-system requirements and generate electrical schematics and cable design definitions (Microsoft Visio & HarnWare work packages). The role also includes investigating cable issues, developing solutions, supporting manufacturing with build issues, and supporting functional and environmental product trials.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret sub-system requirements and generate electrical schematics and cable design definitions (Visio & HarnWare work packages)
• Investigate a full range of cable problems/issues and develop solutions (individually or within a project team)
• Support manufacturing to resolve build/manufacturing issues
• Support functional and environmental product trials
• Contribute within a multi-disciplinary team and support delivery of technically advanced projects/products

Skillset/experience required:

• Demonstrable experience in cable/harness/interconnects design
• Minimum 2 years' experience using Visio and related tools (HarnWare)
• Ability to define, deploy and refine processes/best practices within Visio/HarnWare (electrical topology, wiring schematics, 2D manufacturing drawings, processes/standards)
• Thorough understanding of product data management and change management (Windchill or similar)
• Ability to design cable assemblies to electrical constraints (current, screening, signal types, volt drop, EMC, environmental requirements)
• Appreciation of cable assembly production/process engineering
• Desirable: military Defence Standards experience and working knowledge of D38999 connectors (cable harness manufacture)
• Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified (or equivalent experience) in Interconnects/Harness Design & Development
• Ability to lead interconnects/harness design work packages and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong written/verbal communication; able to produce clear engineering documentation
• Experience engaging/developing suppliers across internal/external teams
• Awareness of cultural differences and ability to adapt accordingly