Vehicle EDS Engineer in Chorley

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations. We are seeking an EDS Engineer to deliver harness and routing designs for various Engine Platforms both 4 and 6 cylinder and new EV platform. The successful candidate is expected to be conversant with client toolsets as well as current thinking/techniques in Automotive EDS Engineering. The work is expected to be done in a hybrid fashion with at least 3 days a week on-site. We are looking for energetic and driven engineers with broad expertise, particularly candidates with previous experience working on HGV or PCV chassis. This role represents a great opportunity to work on new vehicle lines. Valued attributes include being a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving and the ability to work with offshore teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver harness and routing designs for various Engine Platforms both 4 and 6 cylinder and EV platforms.
• Good understanding of EV platforms.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Vehicle Test Team to finalise timelines and co-ordinate material for all electrical harnessing to ensure on-time delivery for each prototype build.
• Develop electrical design and schematic inputs.
• Route harnesses using 3D tools.
• Participate in design reviews and provide engineering support throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support packaging, design and development of LV and high voltage harness systems for BEVs.
• Evaluate various low voltage distribution concepts for next gen EV vehicles which take into account DCDC power levels, power distribution and low voltage battery management.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support system integration, design validation and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Engineering with relevant background. A lower qualification would be acceptable (e.g., HNC/HND) should the candidate be able to demonstrate significant demonstrable experience in lieu.
• Full UK (or equivalent) driving licence.

Essential skills

• Design and development of automotive wiring harnesses using Saber.
• Use of PTC Creo for electrical wire harness design/routing.
• Use of PTC Windchill PLM toolset.
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated and excellent team player.
• Flexible, adaptable, proactive, diplomatic attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Command of common Microsoft Office tools: Excel, Outlook, Teams & Word.
• Understanding of wire harness manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and compliance.
• Design and development of wiring harnesses for HGV/PCV applications.

Experience

• Extensive experience in the design and development of automotive wiring harnesses.
• Experience in the use of CREO and Sabre.

What do I need before I apply

• Ability/willingness to work on the client site in Leyland.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required, and supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.