Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Engineer – EDS (Electrical Distribution Systems – 2D Harness)

Location: Hinckley

Employment Type: Permanent

We are looking for a Senior Engineer – EDS (Electrical Distribution Systems – 2D Harness) to join our client’s team.

Our client prides itself on their dedication to engineering motorcycles that offer exceptional riding experiences. They achieve this through their ingenious blend of well-coordinated, easy-to-operate chassis and robust, adaptable engines. The outcome is a captivating variety of motorcycles that offer thoughtful, practical performance.

What You'll Do:

• EDS project responsibility for new bike models and variants.
• Design and development of whole vehicle Electrical Distribution Systems using Vesys 2.0 / Capital Essentials Design and Harness and release using PLM Systems.
• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications of a wide variety of electrical/electronic components while defining EDS designs.
• Justification of design decisions with released documentation for harness electrical hardware architecture, relays, fuses, wire sizes etc.
• Advising the mechanical (chassis) engineering team on the physical layout of the wiring harness and associated electrical systems on the vehicle. Transferring this information into Vesys 2.0 / Capital Essentials 2D harness layout drawings and synchronising with circuit designs.
• Reading circuit drawings and be able to make changes if required.
• Tracking of project electrical issues, timing, risks, actions, and interfacing directly with the project managers, manufacturing departments and chassis/powertrain/systems teams.
• Chairing internal electrical team meetings reviewing status of assigned projects.
• Design for EMC and provide support for pre-compliance vehicle-level testing.
• Work with existing worldwide suppliers and identify potential new suppliers to ensure timely introduction of new components and harnesses.
• Coordination and reporting of vehicle level signoff testing and generating test reports for approval.
• Continual improvement to advance supplier relations, design procedures, advise best practice and improve quality and efficiency.
• Inspection/confirmation of wire harnesses to drawing and supporting on-bike routing assessment sessions to improve the harness fitment at later prototype stages.
• Closely support prototype and production build phases to ensure electrical issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Reviewing technical service manual documentation relating to the vehicle electrical system.
• To undertake and assist with projects as required by your Manager.
• Any other duties as required by your Manager.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Proficient in 2D and circuit EDS design using Vesys 2.0 Design and Harness (or Capital Harness).
• Proficient in Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• High-level awareness of automotive electrical architectures and the latest technological developments (within the public domain)
• A good understanding of how electrical systems work.
• Experience working on automotive OEM design projects.

Education

• BEng or MEng in Electrical / Electronic engineering or have an HND level qualification and proven relevant experience.