Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer

1 month ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Matchtech 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:

  1. Supporting the development of e-drive and power electronics control systems
  2. Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders
  3. Designing control algorithms & strategies (using MATLAB/Simulink) and autocode generation of production intent code
  4. Designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications
  5. Development of diagnostic and safety monitoring strategies
  6. Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle
  7. Providing expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
  8. Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis
  9. 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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