Vehicle EDS Engineer

Expleo; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expleo Academy

Competitive company benefits

Collaborative environment

Global engineering exposure

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Expleo is seeking an EDS Engineer in the Leyland area to deliver harness and routing designs for Engine Platforms, including 4- and 6-cylinder and EV platforms. The role involves collaboration with PM and Vehicle Test teams to meet prototype timelines, and to develop electrical design inputs using 3D tools.

The ideal candidate has automotive wiring harness design experience with Saber, CREO, and Windchill PLM, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent; strong background in automotive wiring harnesses.
• Lower qualification acceptable with demonstrable experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver harness and routing designs for Engine Platforms (4 and 6 cylinder) and EV platforms.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Vehicle Test to finalise timelines and coordinate material.
• Develop electrical design inputs and routing using 3D tools; support design reviews.
• Assist packaging and development of LV and high voltage harness systems for BEVs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enable integration and issue resolution.

Skills

Saber harness design

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill PLM

Electrical safety

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

HNC/HND acceptable with experience

Tools

Saber

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill PLM

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an EDS Engineer to deliver harness and routing designs for various Engine Platforms both 4 and 6 cylinder and new EV platform. The successful candidate is expected to be conversant with client toolsets as well as current thinking/techniques in Automotive EDS Engineering.

The work is expected to be done in a hybrid fashion with at 3 days a week on-site.

We are looking for energetic and driven engineers with broad expertise, however of particular interest would be candidates with previous experience working on HGV or PCV chassis.

This role represents a great opportunity to work on new vehicle lines. Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving with an ability to work with offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver harness and routing designs for various Engine Platforms both 4 and 6 cylindernad EV platforms
• Good understanding of EV platforms
• Collaborate with Project Management and Vehicle Test Team to finalise timelines and co-ordinate material for all electrical harnessing to ensure on time delivery for each prototype build.
• Develop electrical design and schematic inputs
• Route haresses using 3D tools.
• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering suport throuout the product development lifecycle.
• Support packaging, design and development of LV and high voltage harness systems for BEVs.
• Evaluate various low voltage distribution concepts for next gen EV vehicles which takes into account DCDC power levels, power distribution and low voltage battery management.
• Work closely with corss-functional teams tosupport system integration, design validation and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Engineering with relevant background
• A lower qualification would be acceptable for example HNC/HND should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu
• Full UK (or equivalent) driving licence.

Essential skills

• Design and development of automotive wiring harnesses using Saber.
• Use of PTC Creo for electrical wire harness design/routing
• Use of PTC Windchill PLM toolset.
• Self- sufficient, self-motivated and excellent team-player
• Flexible, adaptable, proactive, diplomatic attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Command of common Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Outlook, Teams & Word
• Understanding of wire harness manufacturing
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance

Desired skills

• Design and development of wiring harnesses for HGV/PCV applications

Experience

• Extensive experience in the design and development of automotive wiring harnesses
• Experience in the use of CREO and Sabre.

What do I need before I apply

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

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive