20 Oct
Matchtech
Birmingham
Job description
Job summary
Do you have a strong background in e-drive and power electronics control systems? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity!
Key skills required for this role
E- Drives, Control Systems, Matlab and Simulink
Important
E-Drive Controls , Matlab, Simulink
Job description
E-Drive Controls Engineer
Are you passionate about developing the next generation of electrified, connected, and intelligent powertrains? Do you have a strong background in e-drive and power electronics control systems?
If so, you might be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity!
A leading automotive company is looking for an experienced e-drive and power electronics controls engineer to join their UK R&D; Centre and lead their work in this area.
You will be part of a dynamic and cross-functional team that is at the forefront of transforming the powertrains of their passenger car business.
As an e-drive and power electronics controls engineer, you will be responsible for :
- Supporting 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
- Providing expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
- Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis
- Managing the technical delivery of suppliers
To be successful in this role, you will need :
- 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
- Eligibility to work in the UK
This role is fully on site.
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