About this position:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled Electrical Systems Lead to join our clients dynamic team.
Job Responsibilities:
As an Electrical Systems Lead Engineer you will lead, grow and manage a team of electrical engineers and auto electricians to develop battery electric classic cars that are safe, refined, performant and satisfy customer requirements within the targets and timelines of the company. You will play a critical role in creating the specification and architecture of the vehicle and LV assemblies such as wiring harnesses, fuses, low voltage batteries, sensors, etc. You will be also be responsible for assisting powertrain engineer(s) to define the electrical architecture of the vehicle and define improvement points moving forward.
- Work with Head of Whole Vehicle and Head of T+D refine LV and HV architecture according to latest legislative, functional safety, cost and performance standards
- Control design and specification of low voltage wiring harness
- Guide mechanical design engineers on best practices for routing and securing of harness
- Act as primary point of contact with external suppliers for prototype wire harness manufacturing
- Perform all calculations and specifications for LV and HV component sizing, including wiring, fuses, relays, IVTs etc
- Create and maintain schematics in Arcadia and Visio and control release of updates
- Write end of line pass/fail requirements and signoff procedures
Experience Required:
- Demonstrable expertise in LV and HV system design in automotive applications
- Demonstrable ability to perform root cause analysis efficiently
- Fluent in Visio and Arcadia or similar industry standard software
- Strong understanding of LV and HV component design & construction (wires, connectors, insulation, shielding, etc)
- Experience with automotive standards and communication protocols
- Ability to work from first principles
- Strong knowledge of relevant subject
- Knowledge of CAN bus
- 5+ Years of relevant experience