Senior Engineer - Electrical Design

Description

Ansible Motion is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of advanced Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators used by leading automotive OEMs, motorsport teams and research organisations across the globe.

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering business at the forefront of simulation technology, where you'll play a key role in developing cutting-edge electromechanical systems that support the future of vehicle development and performance engineering.

Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to complex projects, influence technical direction, and see your designs progress from concept through to commissioning at customer sites worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

Own the electrical design of simulator subsystems, for example:

o Cabin

o Access system

o Motion Stages

• Lead assigned electrical engineering projects and technical workstreams from concept through to delivery, ensuring solutions meet agreed requirements, quality standards and project timelines

• Develop testing procedures and provide technical guidance to support effective validation and commissioning activities

• Perform design testing, commissioning and validation activities

• Provide technical direction and support to engineers working on assigned activities, including sharing knowledge and supporting problem-solving

• Develop 2D block line diagrams using CAD

• Produce engineering drawings, specifications, BOM structures and part lists

• Work with purchasing on costings for parts

• Updating existing 2D CAD

• Work closely with other departments within Ansible Motion, and with suppliers

• Coach and mentor engineers within EDES, sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of engineering capability

• Support the Chief Designer and Technical Director with technical activities, design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives as required

• Travel worldwide to support build, testing, commissioning and servicing of customer simulators

This list is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to meet business needs.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience gained through a combination of education, apprenticeship or practical engineering experience.

• Minimum five years’ experience working in an engineering environment.

• Experience delivering complex engineering projects or technical workstreams.

• Experience providing technical guidance, coaching or mentoring to other engineers.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products.

• Knowledge of, or experience working within, the automotive or motorsport sectors.

Desirable

• AutoCAD experience

• Experience with automated, direct drive systems

• Experience with high voltage systems

Hands-on practical engineering experience, for example manufacturing, assembly, vehicle maintenance or similar.

The type of person we are looking for:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly and effectively.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to support and develop others through knowledge sharing and constructive technical guidance.

• Ability to take ownership and accountability for technical challenges and deliver effective solutions.

• Ability to plan and organise their own workload effectively while managing competing priorities.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.

Why join us?

We are part of the AB Dynamics Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes a discretionary company bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and generous company pension contributions.

At AB Dynamics Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

About Ansible Motion

Since 2009, Ansible Motion has been a world leader in designing, deploying and supporting advanced engineering hardware and software tools used by vehicle constructors around the world. As a growing company, we continue to seek skilled, motivated people who are passionate about contributing to cutting edge automotive technologies.