Job Title
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Ref #
37981
Date posted
Friday, November 24, 2023
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Woking
Business area
R&D
Department
Electrical & Controls - Vehicle Engineering
Position level
G - Qualified Senior
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Background

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

Purpose of Role

To join McLaren Automotive EDS team and design and package all vehicle electronic/electrical systems including power distribution and electrical connectivity within the EDS discipline for McLaren next generation supercars.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Create 3D designs for low voltage wiring harnesses and power and ground distribution considering weight, safety, space, cost, DFM, assembly, quality, and EMC requirements
  • Responsible for 3D packaging for complete low voltage electrical system including ADAS, cameras, antennae, sensors, control units, network, and infotainment modules
  • Design brackets, trays, enclosures, grommets, and other components to support wiring harness design and electrical modules packaging
  • Design innovative and robust solutions that meet McLaren design standards
  • Collaboration with other function groups and represent the EDS department within the project team, reporting information, concerns, and milestone achievements from the department to the project and vice versa
  • Production release of the electrical package and low voltage wiring systems
  • Support all phases of vehicle builds from first prototypes to production
  • Support creation of design guides and processes to ensure correct McLaren standards are applied
  • External supplier engagement and governance

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Proficiency in CATIA V5 – part design, GSD, assembly design and electrical workbenches
  • Experience with wiring harness design, electrical packaging, sheet metal design and injection moulding
  • Experience within the automotive industry or similar domain experience
  • Good understanding of automotive electrical packaging concepts and mechanical interfaces
  • Good understanding of automotive materials and NVH
  • Automotive market trend knowledge and experience of business model development (e.g., make vs buy)
  • Good understanding of GD&T and drawings creation
Personal Attributes

  • Self-motivated team player, proactive, innovative, and natural problem solver
  • Promote cross functional team working and collaborating between departments 
  • Conscientious with attention to quality, reliability, and safety
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent personal workload management