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Posted 6 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer
Clarks Vehicle Conversions
📍 Doncaster
Manufacturing and Production
Job description
<p><strong><u>Job Role -</u></strong> Senior Electrical Engineer</p><br>Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.<br><p><strong><u>Summary</u></strong></p><p>The role of the Electrical Engineer is to design, develop and manage the technical and electrical requirements of the business.</p><p>The engineer will integrate, test, and maintain electrical and electronic systems for vehicles, electric vehicle (EV) systems, and custom auxiliary systems and new OEM hardware/software. You will work closely with mechanical engineers and project managers to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative conversion solutions.</p><p>The role also includes training, coaching and development of the personnel ensuring that the electrical team have the skillset required to fulfil their roles in the electrical department. </p><p>The role will focus heavily on identifying and implementing technologic advances, owning the design, validation and sign‑off of 12/24V electrical systems for vehicle conversions, ensuring safe, compliant, cost‑effective solutions that are production‑ready, right‑first‑time, and type‑approval aligned.</p><p><strong><u>Typical Job Functions & Duties</u></strong></p><p>· Ownership & lead of all electrical aspects for vehicle conversion</p><p>· Project management of electrical development, issue processing and improvements</p><p>· Develop electrical solutions for vehicles conversions using wiring diagrams/schematics</p><p>· Specify and integrate components such as batteries, inverters, chargers, control systems, lighting and various other electrical loads</p><p>· Ownership of the electrical issue log</p><p>· Responsible for creating/amending electrical SOP’s.</p><p>· Oversee the installation of electrical systems during conversion projects.</p><p>· Collaborate with mechanical teams to integrate electrical systems within vehicle constraints.</p><p>· Conduct system validation, load testing, fault-finding, and debugging of electrical systems.</p><p>· Develop and implement testing protocols to ensure reliability and safety.</p><p>· Troubleshoot hardware and software issues (CAN bus, controllers, sensors, actuators, wiring & output devices).</p><p>· Provide technical input during concept design and feasibility studies.</p><p>· Assist in component selection, supplier liaison, and cost analysis.</p><p>· Prepare documentation, technical reports, and support regulatory certification processes. xwzovoh </p><p>· Ensure conversion designs are compliance with base vehicle manufacturer conversions requirements</p><p>· Responsible for creating effective departmental processes and controls in line with QMS</p><p>· Recognise and implement improvements through continuous monitoring</p><p>· Responsible for providing training, development, coaching and mentoring of personnel ensuring the correct skillset is available for all required electrical works</p><p>· Carry out electrical programming focusing on RFT</p><p>· Manage and regularly engage with internal/external parties to ensure the company receive the required level of service to drive the business forward</p><p>· Keep abreast and report on changes within the industry</p><p>· Identify and implement technological advances</p><p>· Support electrical fitters with any relevant documents including sop’s, photos, and drawings necessary to complete builds</p><p>· Source alternative product where necessary to support builds</p><p>· Maintain good house keeping</p><p>· Implement and uphold health and safety protocols</p><p>· Engage customers, suppliers and business contacts as required</p><p>· Follow up corrective actions and implement measures to minimise problems or faults</p><p> <strong><u>Qualifications & Experience</u></strong></p><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p><p>Leadership role – 2+ years</p><p>Electrical Engineering qualifications – Level 4 +</p><p>Electrical engineering role experience – 5+ years</p><p> Proven experience in automotive or vehicle conversion projects (EVs, hybrids, Commercial, leisure, emergency vehicles; internal combustion & electric vehicles).</p><p> </p><p>Strong knowledge of:</p><ul><li>High-voltage and low-voltage vehicle systems - Low (230V) and extra low voltage (12/24V)</li><li>Battery systems </li><li>Power electronics (inverters, chargers, converters)</li><li>CAN bus communication and diagnostic tools</li><li>Add solar charging, wiring harness design, automotive connectors</li></ul><p><br></p>