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Purpose of Role

As the Assistant Electric Drive Controls Engineer you will specify, design, engineer & deliver vehicle control systems including Battery management system, DC/DC converter, Chargers, inverter and any other ECUs within the Hybrid and EV Systems. Interactions with Powertrain CAE team, Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Vehicle Development are also part of the system design role.

Principal Accountabilities

Generating control system requirements
Supporting control systems delivery to all vehicle projects, to specification, on time and on budget.
Working with the Functional Safety experts to deliver ISO 26262 requirements
Working with the Powertrain CAE group to develop Model-in-the-Loop systems and support requirement verification.
Presenting external and internal project status reviews

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Proficiency in Control Systems Engineering, Simulation modelling in MATLAB/Simulink
Embedded systems knowledge
Technical knowledge of BMS and power electronics (DCDC, Inverter, HV charger) control desirable
HiL (Hardware in the Loop) and Rig systems testing experience desirable.

Personal Attributes

Industry exposure and/or internship
Good team skills, willingness to work cross-functionally with excellent communication skills.
Experience in problem solving
An ability to adapt and learn quickly on the job
Well organised and delivery focused
Can work independently as well as collaboratively with other Engineering teams
A positive, proactive attitude with a high level of self motivation to deliver excellence.

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