Job Description - Electrical Engineering Placement 2025-26
Job Number: 327626
About Textron Specialized Vehicles
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services.
Position Overview
Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd are recruiting an Electrical Design Engineering placement student, who will be based in Ipswich. During this internship, you will assist with the design and develop new hybrid and electrical powered turf care equipment, validate design changes to new and existing equipment, and help resolve warranty problems associated with new and existing equipment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Support the design & development of hybrid and electric-powered turf care equipment and integrate associated systems and components;
* Support the design, development, and integration of systems/components into hybrid and electric-powered turf care equipment;
* Participate in activities associated with the development and utilisation of new energy sources (i.e. Lithium battery, Zinc-air, etc);
* Develop and utilise project timelines for engineering tasks;
* Develop and utilise functional specifications;
* Participate in the creation and use of DFMEA’s for components and assemblies;
* Participate in the development of design validation plans (DVP&R’s);
* Investigate and review design patent opportunities and infringements;
* Support the development of design packaging layouts;
* Develop and release engineering component and assembly drawings;
* Resolve and document test issues/failures using the 8D process;
* Perform design for assembly and manufacturing assessments;
* Ensure products are certified to all applicable government standards;
* Provide solutions to a variety of technical and managerial problems;
* Demonstrate a complete understanding of electrical engineering principles;
* Work under supervision and follow established procedures, while showing independent thinking;
* Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:
* Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering;
* Experience in electrical systems design and experience with hybrid or electrically powered vehicles or equipment is desirable;
* Ability to programme in C/C++ for embedded powertrain controllers desirable;
* Self-motivating with the ability to work independently;
* Excellent problem-solving skills;
* Team player;
* Innovative mindset with a drive to make transformational changes;
* Creative approach to solving engineering problems with good attention to detail.
What we Offer:
* A nine day working fortnight (every other Friday off work);
* 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays;
* Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution);
* On-site golf course and football pitch;
* Employee Assistance Programme;
* Long service awards;
* Perks at work (discounted cinema tickets etc);
* Learning and development opportunities.
Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/24/2024, 3:27:56 PM
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