Senior Vehicle Electrical Systems Engineer

MECALAC CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT UK LTD | Fayat Group

Coventry

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave
Company pension
Group Life Assurance
Health Cash Plan
Cycle to Work
Eye Care
Employee Discounts
Early Finish on Fridays

Job summary

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd, part of the Fayat Group, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Coventry to lead electrical design from concept to production. You will own vehicle electrical architecture and interfaces, ensuring robust, manufacturable solutions and active supplier engagement.

The role covers design reviews, validation planning, and mentorship across the engineering team, with exposure to current projects and new model development in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

  • HND or Level 5 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  • Chartered Engineer status or membership preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design from concept to production with full documentation.
  • Own vehicle electrical and electronic architecture and interfaces.
  • Develop schematics, harness drawings, and system documentation.
  • Define electrical system requirements, component selection, and protection.
  • Lead design reviews and participate in design change processes.
  • Support DVPs and validation at component and vehicle level.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on technical requirements and approvals.
  • Provide guidance to engineers, graduates and apprentices.

Skills

Electrical engineering
CAN protocols
Hands-on design
Problem solving
Teamwork
EMC compliance
J1939

Education

HND / Level 5 Electrical Engineering
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer

Tools

ZUKEN E3
CAD software
Vector canalyzer

Job description

Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd, part of the Fayat Group, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Coventry to lead electrical design from concept to production. You will own vehicle electrical architecture and interfaces, ensuring robust, manufacturable solutions and active supplier engagement.

The role covers design reviews, validation planning, and mentorship across the engineering team, with exposure to current projects and new model development in a hands-on environment.

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