Job Description
Junior Electrical and Electronic Design Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Contract: 12 months, likely to extend for the right person
Hours: 37 hours/week: 08:00-16:00 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-15:30 Fri
Rate: Up to £22.05 PAYE/hour plus holiday and pension contribution, or Umbrella hourly rates up to £29.95
If you are looking to expand your experience or explore new opportunities, this is a perfect role working for a leading global engine manufacturer that contributes to cutting-edge projects shaping the future of automotive technologies. Join a team that values collaboration, precision, and compliance.
Role Responsibilities:
* Create and maintain electrical designs using AutoCAD Electrical and Autodesk Vault.
* Design electrical system layouts, schematics, and cable block diagrams.
* Support the development of automotive wiring harnesses for engine test facilities.
* Work from established design specifications with guidance from senior engineers.
* Reference technical documentation to extract relevant electrical information.
* Develop installation instructions and user documentation.
* Participate in design review meetings and provide progress updates.
* Prepare test documentation for harness quality checks.
* Gain practical experience with loom and harness builds, including fault-finding tasks.
Requirements:
* 1-3 years of experience in electrical/electronic design.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, AutoCAD Electrical, and Autodesk Vault.
* Familiarity with PLM software, component creation, icon/footprint design, and library management.
* Knowledge of CE/UKCA compliance and standards.
* Willingness to learn standards such as EN 60204, EN 12100, and BS 7671.
* Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages.
* Knowledge of SAE standards or automotive connectors.
* Knowledge of switchgear selection.
* Familiarity with instrumentation, embedded electronics, or PLCs (e.g., Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation).
* Understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 or ISO 17025).
* Professional registration or progress toward it (IET or equivalent).
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; evidence of eligibility will be required. To apply, submit an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience.
Suitable candidates will be contacted. A full description of this contract is available, and details of rates and deductions will be provided in a key information document (KID) to registered candidates.
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