Senior Electrical Design Engineer

About the Role

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Dungannon, County Tyrone, N.Ireland

Salary: £50k-£60k + 10% bonus and benefits

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical circuit schematics, harnesses and panel layouts to applicable internal and industry standards and legislative requirements
• Create technical documentation including design specifications, work instructions, parts list, list of critical parts and maintenance components.
• Conduct simulations and other engineering investigations to guide and verify designs and specify the electrical and electronic components for use in the vehicle system.
• Liaise with cross department teams to fully realise design boundaries helping to identify technical solutions to understand design and achieve “right first time” approach.
• Develop electrical solutions by studying customer requirements, researching and testing components and determining overall system integration.
• Communicate requirements and work with PLC Software Engineers to develop control strategies for powertrain & driveline components and systems.
• Working on projects to expand the current product range and bring new products to the market.
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods, testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Understanding of safety critical systems and the application to electrical and electronic system design.
• Provide engineering support and technical answers in accordance with internal standards.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with regulations.
• Any other duties as required by the Line Manager to suit business needs.
• Adherence to ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Adherence to company health and safety procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• HND or equivalent in electronic/electrical engineering or relevant working engineering experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ postgraduate work experience in a similar design role.
• Experience in schematics design utilising industry recognised design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or EPLAN.
• Experience with electrified vehicle powertrain systems and off-road electrical systems design.
• Ability to read and create detailed electrical drawings.
• Detailed knowledge of current regulations and electrical design standards.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have good technical drawing skills.
• Must have experience of drafting to electrical standards.