Electrical Systems Lead

Job Role: Electrical Systems Lead [Automotive] Location: Northamptonshire Salary: Basic Salary £65,000 to £70,000 Dependant on experience The Role: As the Lead Electrical Systems Engineer you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of electrical engineers and automotive electrical technicians working on the installation and development of battery technology into electrical vehicles [EV] both modern and classic. Working from modern, purpose built facilities in the Northamptonshire area, this role will allow you to play a critical part in the creation of electrical specifications and architecture of the vehicle assemblies, such as wiring, fuses, low voltage batteries, sensors, etc. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: Control the design and specification of low voltage wiring Guide mechanical design engineers on best practices Primary point of contact with external vehicle battery and electrical suppliers Create and maintain schematics in Arcadia and Visio and control release of updates End of line pass/fail vehicle requirements and sign off procedures Support software development, testing, analysis and evaluation teams Support test and development teams to address any vehicle electrical, battery and wiring issues Sign off on all engineering designs and drawings Support for vehicle’s engineering bill of materials, parts cost, and parts risk assessment. Work with programme management and engineering lead to move designs through milestones in a timely fashion Support and manage recruitment efforts within the electrical vehicle team and other departments within the business Professional Skills: 5 Years of relevant experience within automotive electrical engineering Expertise in system design in automotive / vehicle applications Experience in Visio and Arcadia or similar industry standard software Experience or knowledge of CAN bus and/or LIN bus Experienced in vehicle component design and construction (wires, connectors, insulation, shielding, etc) Experience with automotive standards and communication protocols Experienced with vehicle release procedures, drawing and vehicle parts tracking If this role, as Electrical Systems Lead [Automotive] based in Northamptonshire sounds like your next career move, please contact the team at Talent Connect Group

Location: Holcot, GB

Posted Date: 1/11/2025