Owen Daniels
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Portsmouth
£55k – £65k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
£55,000 - £65,000 DoE
Marine applications
Permanent
Fantastic benefits
Responsibilities
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System Design and Integration
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and systems engineers to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into the overall design.
- Design and layout of electrical systems, including power distribution, wiring harnesses, connectors, and control modules, motor control, battery management, and charging systems.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all aspects of electrical design.
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Prototyping and Testing
- Develop prototypes of electrical systems and components for validation and testing purposes.
- Collaborate with testing teams to conduct functional, performance, and safety tests on electrical systems, diagnosing and resolving any issues that arise.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and propose improvements to enhance the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of EV electrical systems.
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Documentation and Reporting
- Create detailed documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical reports related to electrical design.
- Communicate design concepts and findings effectively to team members, management, and stakeholders.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Electrical / Mechatronics engineering qualifications to degree level or a minimum of 5 years industry experience with an apprenticeship qualification.
- Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (e.g., AutoCAD, or similar).
- Experience working with 3D CAD systems is advantageous but not critical.
- Hazardous Voltages (DC) and CAN Bus experience is advantageous but not critical.
- Experience with simulation and analysis tools for electrical systems.
- Knowledge of electric vehicle architectures, power electronics, and battery management systems.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to electric vehicles.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Prior experience in electric vehicle design or automotive electronics is a plus.
- Experience with preparing and submitting detailed design specifications of high value projects.
- A proactive individual with strong commitment and self-motivation.
- Willingness to embrace innovation and creativity – Lateral thinking is encouraged.
- Test and commissioning experience.
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Benefits
- Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice.
- Annual Bonus Scheme – Eligibility to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus scheme, linked to individual and company performance.
- Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
- Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
- Wellbeing Day – An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
- Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.
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Skills
Electrical System Design
System Integration
Power Distribution
Wiring Harnesses
Motor Control
Battery Management Systems
Prototyping
Testing And Validation
CAD Software
AutoCAD
3D CAD
Hazardous Voltages DC
CAN Bus
Electric Vehicle Architecture
Power Electronics
Technical Documentation