Job summary

Electric Powertrain Integration Engineer required for a Research and Development team.

Key skills required for this role

Powertrain Integration

Important

Powertrain integration

Job description

Job Purpose

• Lead role in the calibration activities on Hybrid and pure electric powertrain projects.
• Able to work with high level of autonomy on different subjects within a small team.
• Hands-on calibration activities in all areas of the control and support chassis and powertrain rig level tests.
• Lead calibration process to meet project deliverables. Apply methodical and pragmatic approach to balance performance, energy consumption, NVH and driveability attributes.
• Develop core calibration methods for new hybrid/EV powertrain systems.
• Support control system and software in powertrain systems integration. Analyse calibration results to identify improvements and generate engineering change requests.

Person Specification

• Degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent education.
• Proven post-graduate experience in the field of Powertrain calibration with OEM or Tier1 supplier.
• Production level knowledge of developing and calibrating Hybrid powertrain systems, including energy management, automatic transmission control (TCU), Engine control (EMS) and vehicle systems (ABS/ESP).
• Extensive knowledge and competences in terms of calibration processes and methodologies.
• Understanding of Software strategies and Software specifications: familiar with MATLAB Simulink format.
• Experience in developing vehicle and powertrain control algorithms.
• Expert working knowledge of automotive calibration tools (ETAS INCA/MDA preferred).
• Experienced in vehicle targets cascading to control and calibration.
• A high level of competence in planning and executing testing activities, analysing data and reporting findings.
• Able to work under pressure with timing respect.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to overcome cultural barriers.
• Good driving record and experience in vehicle driveability assessment.
• A degree of flexibility and a willingness to occasionally travel abroad for short periods of time.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering powertrain calibrations in all areas of the software, including calibration version management and according quality processes.
• Support other team/department with powertrain integration.
• Work closely with control and software engineers to optimise overall system performance and hybrid controllers.
• Lead vehicle powertrain calibration activities, support dyno testing.
• Documenting and reporting calibration activities, including technical presentation to peers and management.
• Supporting calibration trips in Europe and China for environment calibration tests.

Other Features of Job

• Must be eligible to work in the UK