Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer - Vehicle Location: Warwick – On-site | Permanent | £40,000–£50,000 DOE
VIQU are partnering with a leading UK vehicle manufacturer to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Electrical team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer with hands-on experience in 2D harness design and vehicle electrical systems, looking to work on innovative heavy vehicle projects.
You'll take electrical designs from concept through to production, designing harnesses, selecting components, and working closely with 3D Design engineers and the Systems team. You'll liaise with suppliers and customers, support testing activities, and contribute to design documentation and engineering change control.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design 2D harnesses and select electrical components for heavy trucks.
* Collaborate with 3D Design engineers and the Systems team to deliver production-ready designs.
* Compile BOMs, design release documentation, and support engineering change control.
* Contribute to product testing, analyze results, and resolve technical issues.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to secure approvals.
* Support problem-solving and provide technical guidance where required.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in electrical engineering within truck, yellow goods, or similar industries.
* Strong expertise in 2D harness design and electrical distribution systems.
* Knowledge of ISO standards and EDS design principles.
* Experience liaising with suppliers and managing engineering documentation.
* Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.
* Degree in Electrical or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Membership of a recognized engineering institution (e.g., IET) is a plus.
* Desirable: 3D harness routing, schematic design, Zuken E3 or similar software, DFMEA participation, V-model validation, ISO26262, HGV systems, or supervisory experience.
Apply in confidence with Phoebe Rees at VIQU IT: 0121 720 3665 |
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