Vehicle EDS Engineer

Jobtailor; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Leyland, UK, is seeking an experienced Automotive Wiring Harness Design Engineer to develop and route electrical harnesses for BEV and ICE platforms. You will use Creo and Saber to create schematics, support design reviews, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a degree in engineering or HNC/HND, extensive harness experience, and a UK driving licence. A hybrid on-site pattern is expected with frequent client-site work in Leyland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or HNC/HND with relevant experience.
• Proven track record in automotive wiring harness design.
• Experience with CREO, Saber and Windchill required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver harness and routing designs for EV and ICE platforms.
• Collaborate with PM and Vehicle Test teams to finalise timelines.
• Develop electrical design and schematic inputs.
• Route harnesses using 3D tools.
• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering support.
• Support packaging and development of LV/HV harness systems.
• Evaluate LV distribution concepts for EVs.
• Work with cross-functional teams on system integration.
• Hybrid on-site in Leyland at least 3 days/week; travel occasionally.

Skills

Electrical Design

Schematic Development

Harness Routing

Low-Voltage Distribution

Design Validation

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CREO

Saber

PTC Windchill PLM

3D Design Tools

Job description

• Deliver harness and routing designs for 4- and 6-cylinder engine platforms and EV platforms


• Collaborate with Project Management and the Vehicle Test Team to finalise timelines and coordinate electrical harnessing materials for prototype builds


• Develop electrical design and schematic inputs


• Route harnesses using 3D tools


• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering support throughout the product development lifecycle


• Support packaging, design and development of low- and high-voltage harness systems for BEVs


• Evaluate low-voltage distribution concepts for next-generation EV vehicles, considering DCDC power levels, power distribution and low-voltage battery management


• Work with cross-functional teams to support system integration, design validation and issue resolution


• Work in a hybrid fashion with at least 3 days per week on-site in Leyland


• Undertake occasional travel

Requirements

• Degree level qualification in Engineering with relevant background, or HNC/HND with significant demonstrable experience in lieu


• Full UK (or equivalent) driving licence


• Extensive experience in the design and development of automotive wiring harnesses


• Experience using CREO and Saber


• Automotive wiring harness design and development using Saber


• PTC Creo for electrical wire harness design/routing


• PTC Windchill PLM toolset


• Understanding of EV platforms


• Understanding of wire harness manufacturing


• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance


• Microsoft Office tools: Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word


• Ability and willingness to work on the client site in Leyland


• Self-sufficient, self-motivated and an excellent team player


• Flexible, adaptable, proactive and diplomatic attitude


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in automotive wiring harness design and development, particularly for EV platforms, utilizing tools such as PTC Creo and Saber. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for evaluating low-voltage distribution concepts and ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Automotive Wiring Harness Design


• PTC Creo


• Saber


• Electrical Safety Standards


• EV Platforms

Hard Skills

• Electrical Design


• Schematic Development


• Harness Routing


• Low-Voltage Distribution


• Design Validation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Team Player


• Self-Motivated


• Flexible and Adaptable


• Proactive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering


• HNC/HND in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Automotive


• Electrical Harnessing


• EV Platforms


• Wire Harness Manufacturing


• DCDC Power Levels

Tools & Technologies

• PTC Windchill PLM


• Microsoft Office


• CREO


• 3D Design Tools