Vcu Systems Principal Engineer

2 days ago


Warwick, United Kingdom Apex Resource Management Ltd Full time

**VCU Systems Principal Engineer**

**Location**:Warwick

**Contract length**: 6 months initially**
Outside IR35**

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced VCU Systems Principal Engineer to join our client in Warwick on a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension. The role is within their Engineering Research and Development team and is an urgentrequirement

**VCU Systems Principal Engineer Duties**:

- Responsible for System Engineering documentation and functional integration management for Powertrain VCU within the EE Powertrain Electronics Team. This includes the co-ordination of key EV system functionality such as c and working closely with the Powertrain,Calibration and core system engineering teams within Engineering, Research and Development.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership within the VCU team and the wider ePWT team (as VCU is the master controller for most ePWT system functions).
- You will manage key deliverables within the VCU domain and ensure correct planning, reporting on progress and ensuring on time delivery. This will involve working across technical specialisms, adopting new processes and acting as one of the key points ofcontact within the VCU area and ePWT. Key specialisms will include:

- Torque Management
- Thermal Management (control rather than mechanical)
- Energy Management and conversion
- Charging Protocols (e.g., ISO 15118)
- Iso26262 Processes
- With support of the VCU Programme Lead, you will technically manage and interface with 2 key suppliers for SW delivery, tasked to ensure all system engineering documentation is robust and captures all specified requirements and features to enable clearvalidation planning and root cause analysis. This includes:

- Product and SW specifications
- Statements of work
- DVP creation
- DFMEA/SFMEA
- SW implementation plans
- Validate that the module is compliant to the engineering requirement deck and ensure traceability through to DVP, DVPR and the Gateway process.
- Support supplier test case creation, coverage and acceptance criteria for the VCU and ensure alignment to the Feature Implementation Planning (FIP) and traceability through the V-Cycle.
- Support validation and verification activities if needed to analyse test failures and support root cause analysis/issue resolution.
- Support and manage late change feature implementation and execute vehicle integration, supplier change management, design/implementation timing reviews and update related documentation.
- Contribute to the development supplier and system DFMEA and SFMEA via various internal and external reviews.
- This will involve detailed knowledge of Charging System Standards, validation methods and understanding of power electronics lifetime and functional testing, understanding of system testing of the charging sub-system (on Labcar / vehicle etc.).
- Project manage / design systems, subsystems and components which meet agreed programme targets at lowest Total Cost, continually monitor the cost status versus cost target, and take appropriate action to control, identify and report cost risks and opportunitiesas soon as they are known.
- Provide mentoring to off-shore resource (India, Romania) to up-skill them in the provision of HV, Powertrain, Chassis and Electrical System Integration skills

**VCU Systems Principal EngineerSkills & Experience Required**:

- You will need to be comfortable meeting new customers, suppliers, developing relationships and operating within the Global Vehicle Programs and Development group to deliver business.
- Technically, you will have experience in SW development, Functional implementation planning and Integration within the Automotive Electrical and Power Electronics systems sector, although other areas of relevant technology development may also be considered.
- You will require a good understanding and working knowledge of:

- Complex electrical / electronic systems integration and the use of advanced. technologies.
- Vehicle controls and Calibration.
- Powertrain functions and features.
- HV systems and appropriate legislation for EV charging systems.
- Working in multi discipline, multi-national engineering teams.
- Automotive development processes.
- Conventional, Hybrid and Electric vehicle architectures.
- On Vehicle EE systems for electrified powertrains.
- Degree in engineering or related technical discipline, and preferably with a higher qualification, (Master’s Degree or equivalent).



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