Power Electronics - Chief Engineer (Automotive)

About the Role

Are you ready to drive the future of powertrains in the automotive industry? Join us at our UK R&D Centre, where we're pioneering the electrification of our passenger car business. We are seeking a seasoned Technical Specialist / Lead Engineer in power electronics hardware to spearhead our efforts in this exciting field.

Requirements

• Strong Foundation: Demonstrated proficiency in numeracy and literacy.
• Extensive Experience: Minimum of ten years' experience, preferably with a portion in automotive.
• Logical Aptitude: Sound logical reasoning skills.
• Expertise in Power Electronics: Deep understanding of Power Electronics Design, especially in Automotive Inverters, with a focus on "Design for Manufacture."
• Device Knowledge: Familiarity with power electronic devices, ranging from silicon-based IGBTs and MOSFETs to emerging SiC/GaN based technologies.
• Standards Adherence: Experience in developing hardware compliant with IEC 61508 (or similar standards like ISO 26262).
• Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with relevant CAD/CAE tools for Power Electronic product design.
• Team Collaboration: Proven track record of collaborating with engineering teams in designing and testing power electronics.
• Safety Conscious: Experience with RA/SSOW in an HV test environment.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to achieve results through focused objective-oriented work.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Lead the design of power electronics hardware for traction drive and power conversion systems.
• Requirement Analysis: Gather and analyze requirements from various stakeholders.
• System Design: Design power electronics systems including IGBT/SiC drives, power converters, gate drive designs, and more.
• Architecture Support: Assist in developing electrical and electronics architecture for e-drive applications.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct analysis/simulation of electrical and thermal performance.
• Test Equipment Development: Design and build power electronics test and measurement equipment.
• Validation Testing: Develop validation tests for electrical test benches, HiL, and vehicles.
• Innovation: Drive innovation by developing concepts, proving key technologies, and demonstrating system functionality.
• Problem-Solving: Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Safety Assurance: Lead hardware DFMEA and support functional safety analysis.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant EMC/EMI standards.
• Supplier Management: Manage the technical delivery of suppliers.