Electrical Engineer

Overview

As an Electrical Engineer at JCB, you will help create cutting-edge electrical systems for future products. You will design high/low voltage architectures and support component selection to meet harsh off-highway environments. You’ll work with CAD tools to define wiring and interfaces, ensuring safety-critical design and compliance with vehicle standards. This role offers hands-on testing, validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust electrical solutions. You will join a practical, safety-driven culture that values engineering excellence and innovation.

Pay / Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday
• company pension
• on-site gym
• in-house doctor
• dental and optician visiting services
• ULEV car scheme

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high voltage electrical systems for heavy duty vehicles (12V–600V)
• Develop 12V and 24V electrical systems for standard vehicle applications
• Use CAD tools to define vehicle electrical wiring systems (Zuken E3 and Siemens NX preferred)
• Support the definition and development of electrical and electronic system architecture
• Apply safety-critical design principles for off-highway electrical/electronic systems
• Specify electrical/electronic components for vehicle applications
• Conduct testing and validation of components and systems
• Produce technical specifications, group standards, and engineering instructions
• Carry out system and installation reviews to established standards
• Set up and maintain development and validation rigs

Key requirements

• Minimum HND in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Experience in off-highway or automotive electrical system design
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency or willingness to become proficient in Zuken E3 and Siemens NX
• Solid understanding of machine electrical components and harness architectures for off-road applications
• Experience in circuit fault detection and diagnostics
• Knowledge of vehicle legislation and standards across UK, Europe, and RoW

• Self-motivation
• Team collaboration
• Proactive problem-solving
• High voltage electrical system design (12V–600V)
• 12V/24V system design
• CAD: Zuken E3, Siemens NX

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