System Integration Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive engineering seeks a Technical Liaison specializing in electrical integration. The role focuses on collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance of systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in project engineering and relevant educational background in Electrical & Electronics, ideally with a strong grasp of automotive protocols and tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive electrical integration.
• Experience with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical integration inquiries.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Function Team and Software Team.
• Drive system review, verification & validation activities.

Skills

Electrical integration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project engineering

Team collaboration

Knowledge of CAN/FlexRay

Education

Honor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics

Engineering qualifications in Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive

Tools

Polarion

JIRA

Microsoft Office 365

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In this role, you will serve as a technical liaison, providing expertise and support to ensure the smooth integration of engineering solutions across different functional areas. The role requires strong technical acumen, effective communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical integration-related inquiries and issues, collaborating with other engineering functions e.g. Chassis, Electrification, Exteriors, and Interiors.

• Work closely with the Vehicle Function Team and Software Team to understand integration requirements and constraints, ensuring alignment with product definition and features list.

• Maintain oversight and compatibility of all Electrical Components within the assigned area. Document and maintain the boundary diagrams, electrical integration specifications of the system with a focus on the interfaces and how their optimisation may impact weight, efficiency, and performance.

• Management of technical deliverables, project plans, and open issues decks for assigned systems to support on-time delivery to the vehicle programme.

• Provide guidance to ensure that key components are correctly integrated and packaged in accordance with vehicle requirements at a system level. Ensure validation compliance with any necessary environmental and EMC regulations.

• Drive system review, verification & validation activities including leading FMEAs, DVP planning, and ISO26262 compliance.

• Work alongside Integration Test Engineers to ensure that the assigned system is qualified against the DVP and signed off for every build stage.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive electrical integration area with a good understanding of the Automotive New Product Development Process, milestones, and deliverables for each phase.

• Experience in project engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, including the preparation of project documentation and reports, risk management, mitigation, and recovery planning.

Required Skills

• Honor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronics or similar areas such as Electronics, Control Systems, Automotive, with relevant experience in the field. Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant experience will be considered.

• Working knowledge of CAN, FlexRay, automotive Ethernet, LIN networks, and vehicle diagnostics.

• Notable experience in using various engineering development tools (e.g., Polarion, JIRA) and collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Office 365.

• Possession of a full driving license is essential.