Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical System Technical Lead to join our client’s Electrical Systems Team in Peterborough focused on designing, developing and validating a range of battery pack and electrical systems for a variety of applications.
Contract details: 12 month contract; 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 16:45, Friday 08:30 - 16:00 (45 min lunch break). Pay: £30.65 - £35.65 per hour.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Lead the detailed specification and design collaboration with key suppliers, defining detailed requirements based on program objectives and risk assessments (FMEAs) of the electrical system including high voltage and low voltage subsystems (battery cell to module, module to pack, pack to power system and power system to electrified machine).
* Act as the electrical system architect and lead activities including 3D CAD design (CREO), schematics, harnessing, cable design and routing, and electrical system validation.
* Ensure robust technical and timing plans for current and future hardware requirements.
* Oversee component specification, leveraging expertise and critiquing supplier selections as appropriate.
* Develop and own electrical system schematics, high voltage and control circuits, ensuring alignment with the battery system, power system and machine system.
* Collaborate with the validation team to ensure validation requirements and test plans at internal and external labs meet needs, and with the software team to ensure compatibility and alignment.
* Maintain a good understanding of CPPD and APQP and manage a complex component with a supply base for prototype and production materials.
* Own the resolution of development issues as they arise and keep issue tracking systems up to date with progress and plans.
* Contribute to identification of electrical system requirements and maintain technical information for successful use by customers in the end application.
* Identify and request simulation/VPD tasks to drive right-first-time, obtained from internal resources or component suppliers.
* Contribute as an experienced project member on complex assignments across multiple business units (UK, US, India, China).
* Develop and maintain an understanding of internal and external customers’ needs.
* Stay up to date on power electronics technologies, testing techniques and legislation requirements.
Required Qualifications/Experience
* An accredited Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering subject.
* Relevant industrial experience in electrical system design and development.
* Experience of electric vehicle electrical system design and development (e.g., fuse, contactor and cable selection).
* Good problem solving and planning skills.
* Ability to think strategically whilst maintaining focus on near term deliverables.
* Experience of CPPD and APQP.
* Knowledge of heavy-duty machine applications.
* 6-sigma experience, or equivalent structured problem solving techniques.
* Experience of Automotive software tools.
* Experience of serial communication networks.
* Experience in designing and testing to meet EMC legislation.
Please note: we are unable to sponsor visas for this role.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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