Electrical Development Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Coventry is searching for an Electrical Development Engineer to join their team. Please feel free to contact us to gain a better understanding of what this means for you.

Job Description:

This is an opportunity for an Electrical Development Engineer to support the team (UK and India) in developing the schematic and wiring structure, developing lab cars and other EE related artifacts, and debugging EE systems including busses such as CAN, LIN and Ethernet. The role also includes for general electrical support for other company disciplines to meet their goals.

Main Activities and Tasks:

• Working within the EDS team to produce electrical schematics.
• Research and analysis of EE component data to create solutions based on feature requirements, to produce electrical schematics and validate where required.
• Working with the packing team to:
  • Validate the routing using 3D vehicle data for compliance with EDS standards and with generated schematics.
  • Produce a 'build to print' harness drawing incorporating the schematic data using the same integrated software.
  • Perform validation checks such that the harness can be manufactured.
  • Creation, development, maintenance, documentation of a LabCar framework to expedite development work, early validation testing etc.
  • Operation and debugging of a labcar with tools such as ControlDesk, CANoe/CANalyzer
  • Execution of tests in a labcar/HIL/EE framework
  • Take ownership and responsibility for the companies LabCar assets, including but not limited to construction of, operational and safety aspects.
  • Ensure that:
    • Company EDS standards and processes are observed.
    • All relative legislation is complied with.
    • Industry 'best practise' is observed, all designs 'must comply' aspects of the suppliers’ components are covered to ensure warranty etc.
    • Support all projects’ technical activities to meet customer deadlines and Milestones. The above list of activities is not exhaustive and is subject to change.

Other Features of Role:

• Track and evaluate the deliverables from suppliers.
• Support with the creation of quality, security, and functional safety artifacts.
• Support with the creation of unit, subsystem, and system documentation.
• Support with the creation of documents such as SOW, SOR etc.
• Vehicle benchmarking.
• Travel to Pune, India will be required.

Experience Required:

• Experience with calibration tools, e.g., CANalizer, CANape, Control Desk.
• Experienced with rig and vehicle level validation testing inc. defining test specifications and instrumentation requirements (i.e., V-Cycle).
• Familiar with electrical debugging on vehicle, e.g., harnessing, continuity checking, isolation checking, etc.

Experience Preferred:

• A minimum of three years automotive or other relevant industry experience
• Proven track record in the effective delivery of technical objectives to quality and time targets.
• Experience with software version control tools, requirements management, software change request (SCR) management.

Knowledge Required:

• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
• Understanding and appreciation of EV / hybrid powertrain components and architectures.
• Basic knowledge of optimisation techniques.
• Data acquisition and analysis skills.
• Rapid parts prototyping.

Knowledge Preferred:

• Understanding of basic software configuration and controller hardware specification.
• Vehicle dynamics controls knowledge.

Qualifications Required:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification minimum, PhD qualification desirable.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Chartered Engineer.

Skills Required:

• Develops innovative solutions for problems, identifies gaps and recommends alternative Solutions.
• Capable of working on complex projects and working within a project team of significant size.
• Capable of assessing technical risks associated with tasks and identifying appropriate counter measures.
• Strong presentation, report writing and communication skills.
• Understanding of correct usage of wire sizes, insulation types, mechanical properties.
• Ability to follow company technical standards and when appropriate propose changes/updates to these standards.
• Ability to select appropriate mechanical coverings for wiring harnesses, assessing chemical, temperature, mechanical strength concerns etc.
• Able to analyse harness routing for optimisation opportunities, reduction of components/connectors, reduction in weight etc.
• Able to ascertain appropriate usage of mechanical aids to harness design, channels etc.
• Understanding of power distribution requirements, able to construct schematics for same.
• Understanding of logic switching circuits, interfacing control signals between various ECU's etc.
• Knowledge of BUS systems used in automotive environment, awareness of specific connection parameters.
• Awareness of terminal crimping requirements, validating techniques, physical testing etc.
• Awareness of mass production techniques to ensure efficient manufacture of harnesses.
• Experience of vehicle option/complexity structure.
• Good working knowledge of VeSys DESIGN software suite.
• Good working knowledge of Siemens CAPITAL software suite.
• Generic 2D CAD skills.

Skills Preferred:

• Capable of defining, developing, and managing a project autonomously with minimal need for support from a senior staff member.
• Takes responsibility for process improvement and communicates this to staff at all levels.
• Applies Systems Engineering methods and processes.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong numeracy and literacy.
• Good logical reasoning.
• Ability to overcome cultural barriers.
• Understands roles and needs of different client groups; evidence of working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Self-starter: shows initiative and can work without supervision.