Electrical Design Engineer

Belfast
10 months ago
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Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

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Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Our client, a forward thinking and very exciting company is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be pivotal in developing and implementing cutting-edge electrical architectures for high-performance vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

Development of electrical distribution systems including component selection, HV/LV harnesses, interconnections, control panels, cabling, and support structures
Designing Electrical Architectures, Schematics, Wiring Harness Drawings, System Overviews, and BOMs
Participating in engineering design reviews and advising on best practices
Ensuring cohesive integration of all design aspects between engineering teams and related departments
Collaborating with electrical manufacturers and distributors as needed
Supporting the creation of manufacturing drawings and instructions
Developing grounding strategies, equipotential bonding, lightning protection systems, and galvanic protection systems
Performing electrical load calculations and flow analysis

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field such as Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
Experience in an electrical engineering role or similar position
Significant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education
Experience working with LV DC (24V), HV DC (>600V), 230VAC and 400VAC Electrical Systems
Knowledge of Electrical CAD packages (e.g., Zuken E3, EPlan) and AutoCAD (2D) or Catia (3D)
Experience with Electric, Hydrogen, and/or Hybrid Drivelines
Ability to diagnose electrical systems and perform fault finding
Familiarity with electrical safety standards and regulations
If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge please do get in touch in the irs instance with your Cv stating salary expectation

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