Electrical Engineer

Overview

In this role you design and integrate high- and low-voltage electrical systems for heavy-duty vehicles, supporting architecture development and component selection. You’ll work across CAD tools and validation activities to ensure reliability in harsh, off-highway environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and standards, contributing to future JCB products. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position in a company known for engineering expertise and employee care.

Pay / Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday
• company pension
• onsite gym
• in-house doctor
• dentist
• visiting optician

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high voltage electrical systems for heavy-duty vehicles (12V–600V)
• Develop 12V and 24V electrical systems for standard vehicle applications
• Use CAD tools to define vehicle electrical wiring systems (Zuken E3 and Siemens NX preferred)
• Support the development of electrical/electronic system architecture
• Apply safety-critical design principles for off-highway systems
• Specify electrical/electronic components for vehicle applications
• Conduct testing and validation of components and systems
• Produce technical specifications, group standards, and engineering instructions
• Carry out system and installation reviews to standards
• Set up and maintain development and validation rigs

Key requirements

• Minimum HND in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience in off-highway or automotive electrical system design
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency or willingness to learn Zuken E3 and Siemens NX
• Solid understanding of machine electrical components and harness architectures for off-road applications
• Experience in circuit fault detection and diagnostics
• Knowledge of vehicle legislation and standards across UK, Europe, and RoW

• self-motivated
• team player
• proactive problem solver
• high voltage electrical system design (12V–600V)
• 12V/24V system design
• CAD: Zuken E3, Siemens NX

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