Telematics Principal Engineer – JCB LiveLink

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd.; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction equipment manufacturer is seeking a Telematics Principal Engineer to integrate telematics systems into vehicle platforms. The role includes leading integration efforts, collaborating with design and software engineers, and ensuring systems meet performance standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in electrical engineering, experience with telematics hardware, and familiarity with communication protocols like MQTT and CAN. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including vacation days and a company gym.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ holiday

Access to onsite gym

In-house doctor

Dentist and visiting optician

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering or embedded systems.
• Experience with telematics hardware and IoT devices.
• Familiarity with communication protocols like MQTT, CAN, and Modbus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of telematics systems into vehicle platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design and software engineers.
• Conduct system-level testing and validation to meet performance standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Embedded systems

CAN bus communication

Telematics hardware

IoT devices

Vehicle electronics

Communication protocols

Job description

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About the role:

Join the team behind JCB LiveLink, a cloud-based platform supporting over 500,000 globally connected machines. As a Telematics Principal Engineer, you’ll play a key role in integrating telematics systems into vehicle platforms, ensuring they are compatible, functional, and future‑ready.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Lead the integration of telematics systems into vehicle platforms.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, software, and hardware engineers.


• Define and document system requirements, specifications, and interfaces.


• Conduct system‑level testing and validation to meet performance and safety standards.


• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues with relevant teams.

This will be suited to you if...

• You have a strong foundation in electrical engineering, embedded systems, or CAN bus communication.


• You’re experienced with telematics hardware, IoT devices, and vehicle electronics.


• You enjoy working across disciplines to deliver seamless telematics solutions.


• You’re passionate about using data and connectivity to enhance machine performance.


• You’re familiar with communication protocols like MQTT, CAN, and Modbus.


• You’re excited by the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge connected vehicle technologies.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial Teams interview followed by an in‑person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process, but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB, you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday, and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in‑house doctor, dentist, and visiting optician. We have a ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive.

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