EDS Engineer - Outside IR35 - West Midlands

Contract EDS Engineer

Location: West Midlands
Duration: Initial 4 Months
IR35: Outside IR35
Start: ASAP

I'm currently working with a client in the West Midlands who is looking for an experienced EDS Engineer to support a live vehicle programme on an initial 4-month contract.

This is a hands‑on role focused on schematic capture, circuit design and 2D harness drawings, working closely with the customer and supply chain to deliver designs through to release. Zuken is preferred, but engineers with experience in Capital, VeSys, Arcadia or E3 are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce wiring diagrams and circuit schematics from vehicle architecture and system requirements
• Develop designs from concept through to manufacturable sign-off
• Define fuse and grounding strategies in line with industry best practice
• Create 2D harness drawings and electrical assembly documentation
• Support design validation, fault investigation and root cause analysis
• Provide clear progress updates to programme stakeholders

Requirements

• Automotive electrical engineering experience
• Strong EDS design experience, including schematic capture and harness design
• Knowledge of fusing, grounding and vehicle network topologies
• Experience producing 2D harness drawings for manufacturing
• Understanding of low-voltage vehicle electrical systems
• Familiarity with OEM standards and V&V processes
• Degree qualified or equivalent engineering qualification

Desirable

• Previous Zuken experience
• Exposure to DFMEA or functional safety activities
• Experience working with global engineering teams and suppliers

If you're available for your next Outside IR35 contract and have a background in automotive EDS design, I'd be keen to hear from you.

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