Senior Electrical Engineer

Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead cost-effective electrical designs from Concept to Production, owning vehicle electrical and electronic architecture, including power distribution, harnesses and controllers.

You will develop schematics, define system requirements, support DV/P tests, and engage with suppliers to ensure robust and manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• HND or Level 5 qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years' experience developing electrical design solutions through to production.
• Experience creating detailed schematics and harness drawings, component selection, etc.
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN protocols.
• Experience using industry software to develop system solutions and schematics.
• Experience using component libraries to support solutions and aid design efficiency.
• Experience designing EMC-compliant solutions.
• Hands-on approach to design and development.
• Experience with design reviews, release and change control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of electrical designs from Concept through Production.
• Take technical ownership of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture, including power distribution and harness systems.
• Develop, review and maintain electrical schematics and system documentation.
• Define electrical system requirements and ensure proper component selection and margins.
• Lead design reviews and document actions.
• Develop and support DV/P activities at component, subsystem and vehicle levels.
• Lead investigations of electrical issues using root-cause analysis.
• Engage with suppliers on requirements and technical approvals.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and coordinate activities to meet objectives.
• Support Manufacturing and Purchasing with technical input as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Hands-on engineering

Ability to work with suppliers

Education

HND or Level 5 in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Desirable)

Tools

J1939 CAN protocols

ZUKEN E3 (Desirable)

Vector canalyzer (Desirable)

CAD tools (3D packaging)

Job description

As an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key technical role supporting the development of electrical and electronic systems across new model programmes and current engineering projects. You will take designs from concept and system architecture through detailed design, validation, release and production support. You will act as a technical authority for vehicle electrical systems, ensuring robust, cost-effective and manufacturable solutions are delivered, while providing practical engineering support to prototype and production vehicles.

We are looking for an experienced electrical engineer with a hands-on approach to engineering design and development and a strong technical understanding of electrical systems used within mobile off-highway or industrial products.

You will be a professional and technically capable engineer with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and be comfortable working with different teams and suppliers, able to challenge constructively and push for change where required.

Above all, we are looking for someone who demonstrates professionalism, integrity and trustworthiness, with a genuine interest in vehicles and technology.

Senior Electrical Engineer Role:

Lead the development of cost-effective electrical designs from Concept through to Production, including full documentation and technical specifications to fulfil requirements.

Take technical ownership of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture, including power distribution, harness systems, controllers, displays, sensors, actuators and associated electrical interfaces.

Develop, review and maintain electrical schematics, harness drawings, system documentation and technical specifications in accordance with engineering requirements and standards.

Define electrical system requirements and ensure appropriate component selection, cable sizing, circuit protection, connector selection, derating and design margins are applied.

Lead and participate in technical design reviews, ensuring design risks, system interfaces, technical decisions and actions are appropriately assessed, documented and closed.

Develop and support Design Verification Plans (DVP) and validation activities at component, subsystem and vehicle level to ensure electrical systems meet functional, performance and durability requirements.

Lead structured investigation and resolution of electrical issues arising during development, prototype build, production or field operation using appropriate diagnostic and root-cause analysis techniques.

Engage with suppliers on technical requirements, component selection, design development, validation, issue resolution and technical approval of electrical and electronic systems.

Follow relevant engineering processes and procedures, including Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Releases and Design Review sign-offs.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, graduates and apprentices, and where required coordinate engineering activities to ensure project objectives, timing and technical deliverables are achieved.

Where necessary support Manufacturing and Purchasing with technical expertise to resolve issues, concerns or assess alternate proposals. (It is expected that this could be 10-20% of time).

Prepare and deliver progress reports against project plans.

Keep up to date with relevant technology developments in appropriate technical areas, developing skills and capabilities, and giving support and expertise to others as required.

Support a continuous improvement culture across the Engineering team, contributing to a high performing environment.

Senior Electrical Engineer Requirements:

Essential:

• HND or Level 5 qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent electrical engineering design experience.
• 4yrs + years' experience developing electrical design solutions through to production level.
• Experience creating detailed schematics and harness, drawings, component selection etc
• Knowledge of J1939 CAN protocols.
• Experience utilising acknowledged industry software to develop system solutions and schematics.
• Experience developing and using component libraries to support common solutions and aid design efficiency.
• Experience designing EMC-compliant solutions.
• Hands-on approach to engineering design and development.
• Experience of engineering design reviews, release and change control processes.
• Excellent technical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and solve problems in a structured manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant subject.
• Chartered Engineer status and/or membership of a professional engineering organisation.
• Experience using ZUKEN E3.
• Experience using CAD to construct and assess 3D packaging solutions.
• Experience using Vector canalyzer.
• Experience of achieving ISO 13849 EMC compliance.
• Experience working with mobile off-highway or industrial products.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience supporting new model launches.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems and an appreciation of how electrical systems interact with hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Senior Electrical Engineer Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Workplace Nursery salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers.
• Employee Discounts Marketplace.
• Paid compassionate leave.
• Early Finish on Fridays.

Senior Electrical Engineer Applications:

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application