Our client is introducing a range of new and exciting automotive technologies across their range of motorcycles and are looking to bring in a talented, passionate, and driven component engineer at junior level to join their Electrical and Electronic Components Team to support their future model development in Leicestershire.  

The company 

Our client is dedicated to developing truly unique motorcycles that are distinctive in looks, design and performance. They produce award-winning motorcycles, applying passion, drive, and original thinking to create the unique and distinctive riding experience.  

Our client prides themselves on their employees being the heartbeat of the business, from the design department to the workshops, everyone works with passion and pride to provide the very best for their customers.  

The role 

As an Electrical Electronic Components Engineer, you’ll be responsible for managing hardware requirements and providing support to systems and software teams. You will also design components for use in chassis, powertrain, RESS, electrical drivelines, and suspension systems etc. 

Other responsibilities include: 

• Ensuring components and modules meet all safety and standard requirements 

• Identifying and resolving application problems and project risks 

• Defining and meeting quality and cost targets  

• Identifying best practise and emerging technological advances 

• Developing hardware and full motorcycle architectures 

• Generating and peer reviewing design decision sheets, procedures, and tests requirements 

• Undertaking and assisting with projects as required by your manager  

The requirements 

You’ll be proficient in hardware specification, requirements capture/management and managing suppliers. Other requirements include: 

• BEng or MEng in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent  

• Understanding and experience of detailed hardware analysis and review with suppliers  

• Experience managing suppliers to deliver ECU’s against project deliverables  

• Strong trouble shooting skills  

• Knowledge of CAN communication and previous experience of working within an automotive environment is desirable  

• Excellent computer literacy skills (MS Office) 

• Self-motivated, resilient, flexible, and adaptable 

• Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines 

• Logical approach to problem solving  

• Able to work in a multi-discipline team environment  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Flexible and willing to undertake UK and overseas travel as required  

Important information 

FMC contact for this role: Nancy Lynch (nancy.lynch@fmctalent.com) 

Reference number: 10768