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We are now looking for an experienced electrical design engineer within the traction area to join a global leader in transport technology in Västerås. About the...
We are now looking for an experienced electrical design engineer within the traction area to join a global leader in transport technology in Västerås.
About the role
As a Traction Electrical Design Engineer, you will drive and support technical investigations and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver smart, innovative propulsion products to customers worldwide.
You will be responsible for electrical design activities within the traction area, including circuit design, routine test documentation, interface definition, requirement analysis, and harness design. You will also plan and coordinate work related to this area.
In this role, you will be part of all phases of the product life cycle – from design and validation to field support once the products are delivered to customers.
Key responsibilities
Design circuit diagrams and create routine test documentation for our propulsion products. Plan and lead the work of a small project team of engineers both onsite and offsite related to circuit design and routine test documentation.
Design Harness
Drive and support technical investigations and design activities related to this area.
Define electrical interfaces.
Collaborate with and support system engineering, manufacturing engineers and test engineers.
Analyze customer requirements
As part of the development team, perform one or more of the following development activities, design circuit diagrams, create test documentation, support routine test activities, design harnesses, support prototype and pre-series in production.
Support product lead with bid support, analyzing requirements from customers or system architects and translate them into requirements related to this area
Support other functions, colleagues with reviews.
Your background
Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field
Several years of experience in electrical design, circuit design, or traction/propulsion systems
Experience working with technical investigations and requirement analysis
Experience planning and leading technical work within a small engineering team or coordinating engineering activities in project environments
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Structured and solution-oriented mindset
You have a passion for bringing both people and technical details together
Strong communication skills in English. Swedish is a plus.
Why join
You will become part of an international environment working with advanced propulsion technology within sustainable transport. The role offers cross-functional collaboration, technical depth, and involvement across the full development cycle.
Other
Location: Västerås
Start: As soon as possible
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