Staffing

Electrical Engineer

Our Group are currently recruiting for a prestigious global manufacturer of industrial diesel engines and mobile construction equipment and are seeking an Electrical Engineer
The Building Construction Products, Redovisningskonsult Systems team is chartered to provide intelligent, reliable, cost effective Cab, Electrical and Electronics components and systems to the Backhoe Loader (BHL) Prime Product Group for use in our clients BHL’s across the world.

Responsibilities
Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical engineering support to the product groups for use in current production and future machines. The primary responsibility for the candidate is expected to contribute heavily to current production by supporting manufacturing by providing design solutions to issue resolution.

As a secondary responsibility, the candidate will contribute to every stage of the new product introduction process including; requirements capture, specification, FMEA, design, development testing, validation and certification. The candidate will work with project team leaders, supervisors and peers in a variety of areas including engineering, manufacturing, assembly planning, and purchasing, releasing, engineering change control, scheduling and product field service support. Additionally, the candidate will be working closely with sub-systems teams and systems integrators developing and maintaining machine electrical systems by placing components, routing harnesses and developing / maintaining electrical schematics.As part of the role the candidate will be interfacing with both internal and external suppliers as well as the other departments and potential product groups within BCP Desford. The role may include travel both within and outside the UK to other Caterpillar facilities and customer / supplier sites.

Qualifications
Candidates require an accredited engineering degree in either electrics, electronics or mechatronics. A minimum of 3 years of experience is required in the automotive, construction or similar mobile equipment industry.The role requires a self-starter with strong technical skills and a desire to develop leadership skills. Candidates must have the ability to communicate technical information effectively and professionally with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other business units, customers and suppliers.Direct experience of designing, developing, troubleshooting and introducing electrical and electronics components and systems in mobile applications is essential. This would include previous experience using Pro/E, specifically for cabling /harnessing. Experience with schematic development, maintenance and the CAT data systems for data management and releasing (EDS, Teamcenter) is also highly desirable.Hands-on practical technical experience and a good appreciation of associated vehicle sub-systems such as hydraulics, engines and transmissions are also strongly desired.