Job summary

We are looking for an experienced e-drive and power electronics controls engineer to join an R&D centre, to develop the latest e-powertrains for the passenger car market.

Key skills required for this role

Real-time Embedded Control. Background in E-Drive Control Systems.

Important

Real-time Embedded Control. Background in E-Drive Control Systems.

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic or Control System Engineering
• Proven experience working with real-time embedded control systems
• Background in Electrical Drive control software development
• Experience of developing and testing control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink
• Knowledge of power electronics topologies and simulation techniques
• Knowledge of electrical drive topologies and their drive control
• Experience with data logging and calibration tools (INCA, CANalyzer, CANape)
• Experience of using automotive communication protocols: CAN/ CAN FD
• Experience of using and applying automotive software quality
• Direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry
• Experience of applying system engineering methods
• 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
• A working knowledge of Functional Safety Standard ISO26262 would be an advantage
• Experience of working with hybrid and battery electric vehicles would be an advantage
• Experience of undertaking DFMEA at System and Sub-System level, with good logical reasoning
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively and able to prioritise effectively

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of e-drive and power electronics control systems
• Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders
• Designing control algorithms & strategies (using MATLAB/Simulink) and autocode generation of production intent code
• Designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications
• Development of diagnostic and safety monitoring strategies
• Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle
• Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
• Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis
• Managing the technical delivery of suppliers