EDS Engineer

An experienced EDS Engineer to join a highly focussed and passionate team leading the delivery of electrical / electronic engineering across the business.

You will report to the Engineering Manager within the Group Electrical Team, which has responsibility to ensure that all new Product programmes meet the required technical deliverables against required timing. The role requires technical knowledge, hands-on experience, project delivery process understanding, and the ability to work with diverse teams to ensure delivery.

EDS Engineer Role:

Creation of 2D Harness drawings.

Creation of Electrical circuit diagrams.

Support / create the 3D installation solution of legacy 2D designs.

Creation of change management paperwork, to release new design into production ordering systems.

Ensure design for manufacture is considered, both relating to build of the Harness and associated machine/vehicle installation.

Sound record keeping techniques, of all designs, revisions and related analysis i.e. Fuseblow, voltdrop, conductor sizing.

Hands-on investigations into design improvements & fault-finding.

Prototype harness modification, or build.

Drive re-use of components and approaches.

EDS Engineer Requirements:

Essential:

7 years’ experience either in Tier 1 Harness manufacture or OE electrical design (on highway or off highway).

Qualified to BEng/MEng level in a relevant technology discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience taking EDS systems from concept through to delivery.

Confident to use 2D and 3D EDS design/modelling software.

Sound base knowledge of electrical theory.

Confident to liaise with various component suppliers.

Validation and verification activities.

Sound IT skills to help reporting and metric creation.

Project delivery track record.

People management and ownership of team’s activities.

Budget responsibility for Team spend / forecasting.

Managing adherence to quality systems and processes.

Ideally qualified with experience in ISO62061 & BS7671.

Ideally qualified with experience in C&G 2391.

General:

* A desire to understand how things work, and how they can be improved

* An understanding how wiring systems are built, tested and installed

* Knowledge of data carrying wiring systems i.e. CAN, twisted pairs, Ethernet

* Experience with Harness design tools – circuit design and 2D routing. 3D routing experience would be also be advantageous.

* Willing to be involved in fault finding, diagnosis and build/installation support

* Circuit simulation regarding fuse blow, conductor sizing, voltdrop analysis

* Knowledge of different EDS suppliers, ranging from terminals, connectors through to EDS connected components i.e. Worklights, switchgear, HV motors.

* Willingness to get involved with warranty investigations

* Awareness of various quality assurance analysis methods – FMEA, 8D, Risk Assessments

* Understanding the effects of dust, water, vibration, heat plus other associated environmental risks to the electrical system, and how to design protection in.

* Self-motivated and a problem solver, willing to learn and self-develop

* Enjoys working with a wider team.

* Ability to work with a diverse range of teams and different approaches.

* Well-developed analytical skills – rigorous but pragmatic.

* Resilient and able to adapt leadership approach dependent upon situation.

* Driver of continuous process improvement.

* Good interpersonal skills – a communicator and consensus-builder.

* Capable of a high standard of technical writing.

* Capable and willing to take part in international travel on a regular basis.

* Knowledgeable about technology passionate about the delivery process.

Benefits:

In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company’s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company’s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Applications:

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application