Electrical Design Engineer - Automotive​/Off-highway

Location: Northern Ireland (Hybrid)

Contract: 6 Months

Rate: £40-£50 per hour

Status: Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of specialist mobile equipment for a leading engineering manufacturer based in Northern Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in off-highway, construction, agricultural, mining, or specialist vehicle design, ideally gained with organisations such as JCB, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Terex, Volvo CE, Liebherr, CNH, or similar OEMs. The role is hybrid, requiring regular onsite presence in Dungannon.

• Electrical system design for mobile/off-highway equipment
• Creation and modification of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Selection and integration of sensors, actuators, ECUs, and control systems
• Support vehicle development, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Liaise with mechanical, hydraulic, manufacturing, and software engineering teams
• Support prototype builds and engineering change processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical and machine safety standards

• Proven experience designing electrical systems for off-highway vehicles or mobile machinery
• Background within construction equipment, agricultural machinery, mining equipment, ground support equipment, specialist vehicles, or similar sectors
• Strong understanding of 12V/24V vehicle electrical systems
• Experience with electrical schematic design tools
• Knowledge of CANbus/J1939 communication systems
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced engineering environment

• Experience with vehicle control systems and functional safety concepts
• Previous work with OEMs such as JCB, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo CE, Terex, CNH, Liebherr, John Deere, etc.
• Prototype and new product development experience