Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer required by my client a world renowned and award-winning manufacturer.
Working to aid the electrical systems design and engineering within the department, helping to advance my clients designs into a new era. You will help produce detailed electrical plans for manufacture and production.

1. Be able to produce drawings to full production level, including detailed technical routing/schematic drawings, to enable the production teams and external contractors to efficiently produce the yacht and its components.
2. Have a clear understanding of electrical systems whilst looking at developments within the marine sector helping develop newer technology integration throughout the range.
3. Produce drawings and specification documents to allow quotation, purchase, and manufacture of components.
4. Liaise with both the internal purchasing team, external suppliers, and the production teams within the business.
5. Engagement with DFMA activities to optimise implementation in production.

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of electrical calculations and regulations -You will need to be confident in preparing electrical load cases, i.e. working out generator, battery sizing requirements etc. This is a key part of developing new products via the initial electrical infrastructure, which happens during the concept phase. This role is responsible for Leading the development of the electrical specification and operation, whilst working with my clients electrical component/panel suppliers.
Essential Skills include:
An understanding of multi/split phase voltages - 110v, 240v etc.
A good understanding of DC / Battery and charging systems -12v and 24v depending upon size.
Electrical drawings are produced in AutoCAD, but some 3D experience such as Solid Works or Siemens NX would be beneficial as well.
Ultimately you will be a Team player and keen to Lead and develop the introduction of future electrical systems - This role is a key one within the team and business.
A Lead role where you would be expected to Lead the team (currently one other), deal with any electrical design issues raised in a methodical method. Future technologies such as hybrid / digital switching and developing more silent running applications (i.e. where batteries are used rather than a generator) are all key areas my client is keen to continue developing with this role.
Please get in touch in the first instance with your CV stating rate expectation.