Jonathan Lee Recruitment Looking for Principal Electrical Engineer – Battery & HV Systems at
Wellingborough
, Northamptonshire Full Time
Principal Electrical Engineer – Battery and HV Systems – Northampton – £ Highly Competitive DOE
Our client is a highly regarded engineering consultancy, that has pioneered the design and application of high performance powertrains, notably in the automotive and motorsport arena. This is a superb opportunity to lead the electrical design and development of Batteries and HV System projects, within the Advanced Powertrain department.
As Principal Electrical Engineer – You will be required to
Hold responsibility for the Electrical design and development of Battery and HV Systems, to successfully deliver these projects on time, to budget and to the required quality standard.
Liaise closely with the Software and Mechanical engineering teams to ensure that designs are optimised at all levels.
Liaise closely with the Vehicle and EE Engineering teams to ensure designs are optimised at a vehicle level.
Coordinate with Production, Purchasing and Project teams to ensure effective planning and supplier selection.
Write Technical and Design Specifications for the Battery and HV System to develop safe, reliable, cost effective, legal and competitive Powertrains.
Embrace and exploit new and appropriate technology, through R&D.
To carry out calculations, analysis and testing as required to ensure safe, reliable operation while meeting the required performance criteria.
To lead the electrical testing of Cells, Modules, Battery and HV Systems using both in-house and external facilities ensuring appropriate testing procedures, risk assessments and reports are written and/or in place.
Develop the team through determining training requirements and mentorship of less experienced engineers
To understand applicable regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with necessary regulations and standards.
As Principal Electrical Engineer – You will be
Degree qualified in Electrical / Electronic engineering or equivalent
Proven experience as a Battery / HV engineer in automotive or motorsport applications as part of an OEM, Tier 1, or consultancy.
Experience with Battery design and HV system design.
Able to conduct hand calculations to support design
Experience on working on up to 800V systems as a Senior Authorised Person
Ability to produce electrical drawings to a high standard
A good understanding of battery test and approval standards.
Proven project management skills
Self-Confident, good analytical problem solving skills with commercial acumen.
Well organised and delivery focused – with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery in a high-pressure environment
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should apply today by contacting Paul Robson at Jonathan Lee Recruitment +44(0) or by emailing their CV and covering letter to
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
