Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer

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:

• 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
• Providing expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
• Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis
• 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.