Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom CAPPO Group Full time

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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