What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Systems Integration Diagnostics Engineer position at Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group?
Primary Systems Supported
- Commercial vehicle electric drive systems
- Lithium-ion battery systems and associated high-voltage architectures
Core Technical Focus Areas
- CAN communication debugging, including SAE J1939 analysis, signal tracing, and network fault isolation
- Wiring harness issues (HV & LV): routing, chafing, shielding, connector integrity, and circuit continuity
- HV and LV junction boxes: failure modes, sealing, busbar integrity, and electrical distribution faults
- Power electronics: inverters, DCDCs, and associated interface/debug challenges
- EMI/EMC investigation and mitigation in vehicle environments
- Electrical distribution system performance and robustness improvements
- DFMEA support with a focus on real-world failure modes and corrective actions
Required Experience & Skills
- Strong track record of hands-on electrical troubleshooting in automotive or commercial vehicle systems
- Deep understanding of wiring harness design, failure modes, and field diagnostics (HV and LV)
- Experience with CAN tools, data logging, and network-level debugging
- Familiarity with electrical architectures, power distribution, and system integration challenges
- Working knowledge of control hardware, including:
- Sensors and actuators
- Control modules and power electronics
- Diagnostics, fault codes, and signal validation
- Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent)
- Ability to interpret and analyze data to validate hypotheses and confirm fixes
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with ambiguous or incomplete information