Job Title: Principal Engineer (E-Drive Controls)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £DOE Private Medical, Bonus up to 10%, Free Lunch on site.
Industry: Electrified Powertrain & Automotive
Wentworth James Group has engaged with a World leading Automotive OEM & an Electrified Powertrain R&D specialist based in Birmingham, West Midlands. Employment of 10,000 globally with exciting future plans opening up in new markets. We are seeking a Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer on a permanent basis to join a fantastic team.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic or Control System Engineering
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5 + years’ experience working with real-time embedded control systems
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Background in Electrical Drive control software development
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Experience of developing and testing control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink
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Knowledge of power electronics topologies and simulation techniques
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Knowledge of electrical drive topologies and their drive control
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Experience with data logging and calibration tools (INCA, CANalyzer, CANape)
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Experience of using automotive communication protocols: CAN/ CAN FD
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Experience of using and applying automotive software quality
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Direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry
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Experience of applying system engineering methods
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Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to write clear documentation
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Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross functional team
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A working knowledge of Functional Safety Standard ISO26262 would be an advantage
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Experience of working with hybrid and battery electric vehicles would be an advantage
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Experience of undertaking DFMEA at System and Sub-System level, with good logical reasoning
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Organised and able to prioritise effectively
Duties & Responsibilities
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Supporting the development of e-drive and power electronics control systems
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Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders
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Designing control algorithms & strategies (using MATLAB/Simulink) and autocode generation of production intent code
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Designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications
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Development of diagnostic and safety monitoring strategies
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Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle
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Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
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Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis
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Managing the technical delivery of suppliers