Design the electrical systems behind exceptional off-road caravans
Bruder RV is seeking an experienced Off-Grid Electrical Systems Designer & Technician to join our Brisbane manufacturing team.

This is a specialised position combining advanced electrical design and documentation with hands-on installation, testing and troubleshooting. You will play a key role in developing reliable, high-quality low-voltage electrical systems for our current caravan range, bespoke builds and future models.

The position is ideal for an experienced automotive electrician, electrical technician or low-voltage systems specialist who enjoys both designing systems and bringing those designs to life in the workshop.

About the role

You will take ownership of the design, documentation, installation and testing of mobile electrical systems, with a strong focus on detailed wiring harness diagrams, schematics and system layouts.

Working closely with our design, engineering, production and supplier teams, you will help ensure our systems are safe, practical, manufacturable and suited to demanding off-road environments.

Key responsibilities

- Design and document 12V and 48V low-voltage electrical systems.

- Create detailed wiring harness diagrams, schematics and power distribution layouts.

- Design systems incorporating Garmin, Victron and compatible technologies.

- Develop layouts for solar, lithium battery systems, battery management systems, inverters, lighting, control panels, appliances and power outlets.

- Develop electrical designs for existing caravan platforms, bespoke builds and future models.

- Maintain accurate design files, bills of materials,



installation instructions and as-built drawings.

- Install, assemble and integrate electrical systems in accordance with approved designs.

- Read, interpret and improve existing schematics and wiring diagrams.

- Diagnose and repair electrical faults in existing systems.

- Inspect and test completed installations for safety, functionality and performance.

- Research and assess new electrical components and technologies.

- Support general caravan fit-out and production activities when required.

- Work collaboratively with external suppliers, engineers, designers and production employees.

- Ensure all work complies with workplace safety requirements, relevant Australian standards and recreational vehicle requirements.

About you

You will be technically capable, highly organised and comfortable taking responsibility for complex electrical design and troubleshooting work.

You will ideally have:

- Trade qualifications in automotive electrical, electrical or a related technical field.

- Strong experience with low-voltage DC systems, including 12V, 24V or 48V systems.

- Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems and producing detailed schematics or wiring diagrams.

- Experience with solar systems, lithium batteries, battery management systems and inverters.





- Experience using electrical drafting, CAD or schematic design software.

- Strong installation, testing, fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

- Confidence using multimeters, electrical testing equipment, hand tools and power tools.

- The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.

- Good communication, problem-solving and time-management skills.

- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a broader production team.

Experience within the caravan, recreational vehicle, marine, automotive, specialist vehicle or advanced manufacturing industries will be highly regarded.

Experience with Garmin, Victron or similar integrated power and control systems would be advantageous.

What we offer

- A specialised position combining electrical design and hands-on technical work.

- The prospect to influence future caravan electrical systems and product development.

- Interesting and varied work across production models, bespoke builds and new innovations.

- A collaborative workshop and design environment.

- The opportunity to work with advanced electrical, power-management and control technologies.

- Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

- A permanent, full-time position at our Wacol manufacturing facility.

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📌 Off-Grid Electrical Systems Designer & Technician (Queensland)
🏢 Bruder
📍 Queensland