Principal Engineer or Technical Specialist - E-Drive Controls

at  Changan UK

PTS202408

Powertrain Software
Permanent
Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Full Time
Birmingham B37 7YG, UK

REQUIREMENTS

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  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic or Control System Engineering
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  10+ years’ experience working with real-time embedded control systems
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  Background in Electrical Drive control software development
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  Experience of developing and testing control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink
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  Knowledge of power electronics topologies and simulation techniques
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  Knowledge of electrical drive topologies and their drive control
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  Experience with data logging and calibration tools (INCA, CANalyzer, CANape)
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  Experience of using automotive communication protocols: CAN/ CAN FD
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  Experience of using and applying automotive software quality
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  Direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry
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  Experience of applying system engineering methods
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  Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to write clear documentation
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  Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross functional team
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  A working knowledge of Functional Safety Standard ISO26262 would be an advantage
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  Experience of working with hybrid and battery electric vehicles would be an advantage
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  Experience of undertaking DFMEA at System and Sub-System level, with good logical reasoning
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  Organised and able to prioritise effectively

ABOUT THE ROLE

Changan is undergoing a major transformation to electrify the powertrains of our passenger car business. The UK R&D Centre is at the forefront of this work to develop the future generation of electrified, connected, and intelligent powertrains. We are looking for an experienced e-drive and power electronics controls engineer to join us to lead our work in this area.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Supporting the development of e-drive and power electronics control systems
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  Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders
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  Designing control algorithms & strategies (using MATLAB/Simulink) and autocode generation of production intent code
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  Designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications
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  Development of diagnostic and safety monitoring strategies
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  Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle
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  Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
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  Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis
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  Managing the technical delivery of suppliers