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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.
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First Military Recruitment (Head Office)
1 Wilkinson Road
Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

01285 654566
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Office 1, Izabella House
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Birmingham
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Bristol
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01452 223938
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