Job summary

A contract opportunity Inside IR35 for an experienced Electric Drive Unit Systems Development Engineer with proven Thermal Systems experience in the automotive domain.

Key skills required for this role

Thermal Systems, Electric Drives, Automotive

Important

Thermal Systems, Electric Drives

Job description

This role is INSIDE IR35 - £30-£33 ph UMB

West Midlands - Hybrid Working

EDU Thermal System Engineer

We are looking for an EDU System Development Engineer who has a strong understanding of thermal system requirements and EDU systems and their sub-systems. The right candidate should have experience in working with cooling performance, electrified powertrain, E-machine, or EV battery systems. Knowledge of working with ISO 26262 or within the automotive industry would also be advantageous to anyone interested in this position, but not essential.

The purpose of this role is to work on the design, development, and validation of the EDU thermal system. The EDU Thermal system will also have to support the system integration of Electric Machine, Inverter, and Gearbox from a Cooling system perspective.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Good relevant experience of working in a Thermal Systems Engineering environment
• Knowledge of E-machine/Inverters/Electric Drive Unit System and means to cool/lubricate them.
• Relevant experience in system definition, system architecture development, requirements specification, design/performance modelling, systems integration, system assessment, and acceptance criteria.
• Knowledge and understanding of the cooling and lubrication system components, e.g. Pump, HEX, Sensors, and their control strategies
• Requirements Management (RM)
• Good verbal and written communications
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Relevant degree

Desirable:

• A PhD level of education with relevant industrial research is preferred
• Experience in CAE methods and processes
  • Simulink
  • AMESim
  • GT
  • CFD
• Experience in applying Systems Engineering and in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach
• Model-based engineering (MBE)
• Experience in IBM Rational DOORS