Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer

Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer
Birmingham, UK
Powertrain Software
Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.
Birmingham, UK
About the Role
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
Must be eligible to work in the UK
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