Job Role: Electrical Systems Lead [Automotive]
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Basic Salary £65,000 to £70,000 Dependant on experience
The Role:
As the Lead Electrical Systems Engineer you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of electrical engineers and automotive electrical technicians working on the installation and development of battery technology into electrical vehicles [EV] both modern and classic. Working from modern, purpose built facilities in the Northamptonshire area, this role will allow you to play a critical part in the creation of electrical specifications and architecture of the vehicle assemblies, such as wiring, fuses, low voltage batteries, sensors, etc.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
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Control the design and specification of low voltage wiring
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Guide mechanical design engineers on best practices
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Primary point of contact with external vehicle battery and electrical suppliers
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Create and maintain schematics in Arcadia and Visio and control release of updates
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End of line pass/fail vehicle requirements and sign off procedures
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Support software development, testing, analysis and evaluation teams
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Support test and development teams to address any vehicle electrical, battery and wiring issues
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Sign off on all engineering designs and drawings
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Support for vehicle’s engineering bill of materials, parts cost, and parts risk assessment.
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Work with programme management and engineering lead to move designs through milestones in a timely fashion
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Support and manage recruitment efforts within the electrical vehicle team and other departments within the business
Professional Skills:
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5+ Years of relevant experience within automotive electrical engineering
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Expertise in system design in automotive / vehicle applications
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Experience in Visio and Arcadia or similar industry standard software
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Experience or knowledge of CAN bus and/or LIN bus
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Experienced in vehicle component design and construction (wires, connectors, insulation, shielding, etc)
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Experience with automotive standards and communication protocols
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Experienced with vehicle release procedures, drawing and vehicle parts tracking
If this role, as Electrical Systems Lead [Automotive] based in Northamptonshire sounds like your next career move, please contact the team at Talent Connect Group
