Job Description:

An experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of our client’s industry-leading material handling solutions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be involved in the design, development, testing and continuous improvement of electrical systems across their product range. Reporting to the Lead Electrical Development Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering reliable, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Our client is a leading provider of innovative material handling solutions, with a focus on electric tugs and automation, empowering companies to enhance productivity and safety. 

Electrical Design Engineer Role:

• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering documentation.
• Support the design and development of electrical systems for new and existing products.
• Specify and integrate electrical components including motors, battery systems, controllers, sensors, switches and operator interfaces.
• Support prototype builds and commissioning activities.
• Plan and conduct product testing and validation.
• Investigate electrical faults and support root cause analysis.
• Implement product improvements relating to performance, reliability, quality and cost.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding component selection, testing and technical support.
• Support compliance/certification activities across the machine ranges.

Electrical Design Engineer Requirements:

Essential:

• Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant sector of Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial equipment, machinery, mobile products or vehicles.
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams electrical CAD software. Preferably VeSys Classic, VeSys 2, Solid Edge Electrical or similar.
• Understanding of motors, sensors, control systems and electrical safety principles.
• Experience supporting product development, testing or validation activities.
• Understanding or experience of product/machinery/vehicle compliance.
• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Experience within material handling, mobile machinery or automotive electrical design.
• Knowledge of CAN communications, PLCs or embedded control systems.
• Understanding of EMC principles and their application to electrical system design and testing.
• Experience supporting machinery or vehicle compliance i.e. EN1175, functional safety ISO13849.
• Experience viewing, interpreting and working from 3D CAD models i.e. Solidedge.
• Experience with PLM systems i.e. Teamcenter.
• Experience of 3D harness routing and packaging of wiring harnesses within a CAD environment.

Electrical Design Engineer Application:

**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.