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Are you passionate about classic cars and the future of electric vehicles? Join Unique EVs, Australia’s premier classic car electric conversion specialists.

Unique EVs are at the forefront of Electric Vehicle Conversions (EVC) for unique and classic cars. Established in 2020 and based in Perth, Unique EVs specializes in converting and refurbishing classic vehicles, designing electrical systems and components, and installing these systems in high-value vehicles.

Our clients are typically high-net-worth individuals who demand the highest quality workmanship. As a company, we seek multi-skilled all-rounders capable of excelling in various facets of automotive technology.

We are seeking a full-time Lead Automotive Engineer to join our Electric Vehicle Conversion Division.

This role requires a multi-disciplinary skill set in both mechanical and electrical system design, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with the EVC Installation Team.

The Lead Automotive Engineer will focus on designing EVC solutions for classic and unique cars. This includes developing new designs, modifying existing systems, product testing, and creating off-the-shelf EV kits.

The position will also involve managing a team of EVC technicians and contractors, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and working closely with suppliers.

We are interested in hearing from individuals with backgrounds in automotive Engineering, mechanical or electrical Engineering, or those with hands-on experience in building electric vehicles.

Responsibilities: ● Manage and lead the EVC Technician team and contractors. ● Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Design Rules (ADRs), Vehicle Modification Applications, and other licensing requirements by working closely with accredited vehicle modification Engineers. ● Oversee EVC installation, collaborating with the EVC installation team, liaising with suppliers, and managing stock orders. ● Prepare EVC Vehicle Assessment Reports. ● Apply knowledge and experience in workshop management to ensure efficient operations. ● Ensure safety and adherence to company Quality Management Systems, OHS/E policies, and procedures.

Mechanical Skills: ● General mechanical design ● Sheet metal and tube steel ● Chassis design ● Automotive driveline experience (CV joints, UJs, splines, gears, bearings, flywheels, clutches, differentials, transmissions) ● Cooling system design, including battery cooling ● Manufacturing understanding (sheet metal cutting and folding, tube steel profiling and bending, welding, plastic injection moulding, CNC machined parts) ● Bodywork (steel bodywork, fibreglass/carbon fibre bodywork) ● Suspension design (suspension calculations, spring stiffness calculations, torsional stiffness calculations) Electrical Skills: ● 12V Systems: - Design loom, create and interpret wiring schedules - Maximum circuit demand calculations - Manufacture wiring loom, terminations, soldering, etc. - Understand traditional automotive 12V harnesses High Voltage (HV) Systems: - Design layout, manufacture with terminations/plugs, etc. - PCB design and manufacture - Programming of PCBs - Reverse engineering modern vehicle systems - Adept in CAN protocol Management Skills: ● General management ● Financial management ● Stock management and ordering