Job summary

We're looking for an experience Power Electronics Engineer to join an R&D team in developing Electric Powertrains.

Key skills required for this role

Power Electronics

Important

Power Electronics

Job description

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Proven experience working on the specification and design of power electronic hardware systems
• Knowledge of power electronic devices, including silicon based IGBTs and MOSFETs through to emerging SiC / GaN based technologies: gate driver, control architecture and measurement circuits, selection/characterisation of devices for inverter
• Knowledge of PMSM and/or BLDC machines is essential.
• Knowledge of DC/DC , AC/DC ,DC/AC converters and battery charger applications would be advantageous
• Experience of developing hardware to meet IEC 61508 (or domain specific variant, e.g. ISO 26262)
• Experience of MATLAB/Simulink Power Electronics Tool chains is advantageous
• Experience of using automotive communication protocols: CAN/ CAN FD is advantageous
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to write clear documentation
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross functional team
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of power electronics hardware for traction drive and power conversion systems
• Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders
• Design power electronics systems: IGBT/SiC drives, power converter including transistor selection, gate drive design, power inverter design, measurements circuits, microprocessor selection and protection strategies.
• Support the development of electrical and electronics architecture for e-drive applications including HV harness and connectors schematics
• Perform analysis/simulation of electrical and thermal performance
• Design and build power electronics test and measurement equipment for internal development activity
• Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle
• Can develop concept, proving key technologies and demonstrating the system functionality
• Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
• Lead the hardware DFMEA and support functional safety analysis
• Ensure compliance with relevant EMC/EMI standards
• Managing the technical delivery of suppliers

Package : Competitive salary package, negotiable dependant on experience / qualifications.