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Electrical CAD Designer

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Electrical CAD Designer

Posted 09 March 2026
Salary Negotiable
LocationSolihull
Job type Contract
Discipline EV & Electrical Systems
Reference99072_1773073147

Job description

Position Title: Electrical CAD Designer

Duration: Contract

Location: Solihull, 5 days on-site

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

Essential Criteria:

  • Design using Creo
  • 3D data management using Windchill
  • Package investigations and development of solutions to EDS related electrical component package issues
  • Adhere to Customer specifications and requirements while developing designs
  • Adhere to internal specifications and requirements while developing designs
  • Timely implementation of design changes during program development, prototype and production build phases
  • Review designs with customer manufacturing team to ensure feasibility for instillation into vehicle, including using all design process
  • Ensure EDS routing and electrical component package design is compatible with vehicle environment.
  • Prepare marked up 2D drawings to support design changes, Check 2D drawings are in-line with the planned design prior to release.
  • Participate in internal and customer meetings to support EDS design and development
  • Support design reviews, prototype harness and vehicle builds at company and customer locations.
  • Identify, track and resolve EDS design and manufacturing issues.
  • Participate in cost & weight benchmarking activities.
  • Generate, review and evaluate potential cost reduction ideas.
  • Carry out CAD assembly investigations together with the responsible project engineers in virtual vehicle assembly rooms and preparation of the corresponding documentation.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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