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