Electrical Design Engineer
County Meath
€50k+, 10% bonus, pension
Flexible & Hybrid working

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a global leading automotive manufacturer/supplier based in Navan to assist them with the recruitment of an Electrical Design Engineer.

Our client work with some of the biggest and best-known automotive brands within the construction, quarry, truck, utilitarian and military sectors.

This is a new position due to continued expansion; you will be an integral member of the design team to assist with upcoming next generation electric & hybrid technology projects.

Your responsibilities as an Electrical Design Engineer

• Projects will be spread across multiple areas of electrical engineering required to develop all aspects of vehicle suspension, driveline, and powertrain systems for conventional and hybrid-electric vehicles. The role will include training to master new skills specific to vehicle electrification and electrical systems.
• On-site commissioning of electrical systems, prototype hybrid-electric axles and vehicles.
• Determine vehicle propulsion and power distribution requirements and select appropriate components including inverters, motors, power converters, batteries and engines.
• Design high and low-voltage circuits based on customer specifications using 3D or schematic modelling software.
• Design wiring harnesses for conventional and hybrid axle and driveline systems.
• Prepare specifications of electrical systems to ensure that the installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Analyse vehicle performance in MATLAB, Simulink, Adams (or equivalent). Calibrate control systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Develop CAN bus and hardware signalling protocols to communicate with other systems on vehicles.
• Testing and validation of electrical and electronic hardware including axles, controllers, sensors, and actuators.
• Provide integration support and assist customers with queries during vehicle development programmes.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, ideally you will have

• A strong background in electrical and/or electronic engineering with an interest in electro-mechanical systems vehicle engineering.
• Prior experience or education in MATLAB, Simulink, C or C++ along with an understanding of vehicle powertrains would be a distinct advantage.
• A degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering (or significant directly relevant experience) is required.
• Prior experience or education in electrical power systems, power electronics, electric machines, programming, embedded systems and controls.
• Is allowed to work in Ireland.

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