Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer

Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic or Control System Engineering

• 5 + years’ 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

Duties & Responsibilities
 

• 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

• Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities

• Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis

• Managing the technical delivery of suppliers