PE Global is currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join our engineering client based in Peterborough. The role is an initial 12-month contract and the rate for this role is £31.50 p/hour PAYE or £42.75 p/hour Umbrella.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of electrical system requirements and technical specifications.
- Contribute to electrical architecture development and system integration activities.
- Support component selection and technical evaluation of electrical subsystems.
- Develop validation plans, test procedures and acceptance criteria.
- Validate complete machine electrical systems, including HV and LV architectures, controls integration and power distribution systems.
- Perform hands‑on commissioning, troubleshooting, fault finding and debugging activities.
- Use CAN‑based diagnostic tools to investigate electrical and system issues.
- Support machine build activities and resolve electrical integration issues.
- Review electrical safety, compliance and relevant engineering standards.
- Work closely with controls, software, mechanical and validation engineers throughout the development cycle.
- Document technical decisions, test results and engineering recommendations.
Requirements
- Experience developing and integrating electrical systems from requirements and component selection through to validation and issue resolution.
- Hands‑on experience working safely with both LV and HV electrical systems.
- Experience with commissioning, debugging and fault finding using CAN tools.
- Strong understanding of electrical system architecture and integration principles.
- Knowledge of engineering standards, electrical safety requirements and compliance processes.
- Experience within automotive, off‑highway, heavy‑duty equipment, industrial, aerospace, rail or similar industries.
- Experience defining requirements and supporting technical decision‑making.
- Experience with root‑cause investigation and technical problem solving.
- Familiarity with CAN‑based systems, controls integration and machine communications.
- Experience using measurement, diagnostic or data acquisition equipment.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- A relevant engineering degree or qualification is desirable.
Additional Information
- Location: Peterborough
- Contract: Initial 12 months, with potential to extend
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Working pattern: Fully onsite, 5 days per week
- Travel: Approximately 25% may be required
- Team: Approximately 10 people, including permanent employees and agency contractors
- Interview: Approximately 1 hour, with a technical and STAR‑based format; potentially F2F with a follow‑up F2F
Please note PE Global cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 6 months.
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Electrical Systems Engineer in Peterborough employer: PE Global
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