Our automotive lighting client based in Redditch is searching for a Lead Electronics Designer on a permanent basis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Generate technical electronics specifications from customer requirements.
* Liaise with internal team members and customers.
* Support team members throughout Bee for successful delivery of customer projects.
* Attend regular meetings with Team Leader to plan resource.
* Attend design reviews where needed to represent the Electrical dept.
* Responsible for highlighting areas of concern to project management through project life.
* Define part numbers and assembly structures into a Bill of Materials for purchasing.
* Review and control electronics design and changes during project life cycle.
* Assist with managing prototype build phase / support trial builds and production.
* Carry out internal testing and advise on external test specifications.
* Design and develop fixtures to support production,
* Soldering and wiring
* Conduct peer review of own and other designs.
* Coordinate generation of final design output data.
* Assist in initiating and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
* Maintain records and documentation in the form of a project folder to allow complete traceability of the project development.
* Provide direction and priority to electronic engineers, technicians, contract staff and suppliers.
Generic Tasks:
* To promote and support Bee Lighting Processes and Procedures.
* Support Team Leader to maintain/develop Company Policies and Procedures.
* Ensure Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.
* Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by a director or direct line manager.
Knowledge / Experience:
* Automotive LED driving solutions (switched mode & linear (eg Boost/Buck-Boost/Buck/SEPIC etc).
* Automotive design and test standards – Legal and Manufacturer sourced (EMC/Electrical/Environmental etc).
* Thermal management of electronic systems.
* EMC Design and countermeasures.
* Embedded networking protocols (LIN/CAN/EIA232/EIA485)
* General analogue/digital electronics design.
* Circuit modelling and simulation.
* Mechatronics systems – motors/actuators/sensors.
* Embedded programming – Microchip PIC C
* Wiring harness design.
* Some experience of PC/Linux/Android software development.
* Use of Altium electronics CAD.
Personal Specification:
* Strong communication skills.
* Be able to work both independently and within a Team
* Ideally have experience in 3D CAD systems including Catia V5.
* IT Literate.
* Ability to demonstrate a flexible working approach.
* Ability to manage own time effectively.
* Attention to detail.
* Methodical and analytical.
* Professional attitude.
* Good time keeping.
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