System Performance Expert

at  Lightyear

Are you enthusiastic about working on the next (re)evolution occurring in vehicle-integrated photovoltaics? And are you passionate about programming, creative problem solving, learning, collaborating and have a maker attitude?
Join us on our mission!

SUMMARY

Where: De Amfoor 2 in Venray
Domain: Technology
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience
Degree: MSc or PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field
Working at Lightyear is a unique experience. You get the opportunity to work for a company with a pure and meaningful mission. A mission that will make a positive and lasting impact on future generations.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM A SYSTEM PERFORMANCE EXPERT?

In order to succeed in the dynamic world of Lightyear; pro-activity, professionalism, communication and adaptability are crucial. We are looking for someone with an ambitious attitude who learns from the past but who is especially open to transforming new developments or ideas into the ‘tried and tested’ of the future! You thrive on working team based, but working independently should come naturally to you. You are flexible and can work under pressure and you are not afraid of failing along the way. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years of experience
• MSc or PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field
• Good, broad understanding of the physics behind solar conversion and (cSi) photovoltaic cells and modules, including optical and electrical behavior
• Extensive Matlab / Simulink experience
• Software Architecture and programming skills are a big plus
• Python experience is a plus
• CAD experience is a plus
• Experience in working with large datasets
• Object-Oriented programming experience
• Hands on mentality for testing and validation. Design and execution of experiments
• Familiarity with test & measurement systems (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, dSpace, Speedgoat, Labview

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS A SYSTEM PERFORMANCE EXPERT?

As a performance expert you will become part of the engineering team at Lightyear. In this role you will help grow the simulation & performance department, and lead this area within the company. You will work closely together with various experts in Software, Power electronics, Electromechanical, Testing, Prototyping and the applications teams.

• Optimize, validate and maintain a comprehensive software package for energy yield simulation of solar modules integrated in terrestrial vehicles (Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics - ViPV).
• Implement advanced optical/electrical/thermal/environmental models.
• Analyze and interpret energy yield data collected from test vehicles.
• Integrate energy yield data into a vehicle performance model able to ultimately translate module Watts-peak (Wp) into solar Kms.
• Contribute to the development of advanced module topologies and energy management strategies in order to improve the overall vehicle efficiency.
• Plan validation tests for the high-level & low level controllers on dedicated setups and in-vehicle. Process data and assess the observations resulting from these tests.
• Support with performing tests on dedicated setups and in-vehicle, process data, and assess the observations.
• Steer the development priorities of the other teams in the right direction by providing them with detailed, proven performance data of the system overall and the relative contribution of their modules

In addition to a challenging role we also offer:

• A high degree of freedom and independence in your role
• A role within a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly motivated, inquisitive and talented people with a broad diversity of experience
• Participation in a good pension scheme
• 40 vacation days per year (based on a 40 hour contract)
• A commitment to your personal career development and goal