Electrical Engineer - HV Systems

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The Role

An opportunity exists within the Applications Engineering Team for a High Voltage Engineer to deliver on-going client projects.

Job Duties:

To lead technical teams and deliver client projects:

* To work on the electrical integration and application of hybrid and electric systems from prototype through to full series production on client hybrid and electric vehicle projects.

* To interface directly with clients on technical issues, often working as part of the client engineering team at the client site.

* To provide technical guidance for the development and application of complex hybrid and electric systems

* Liaise with suppliers/subcontractors to agree the specification of purchased components and delivery requirements for the project.

* To support lead engineers in the development of electrical and electronic systems particularly relating to hybrid and electric systems for vehicle applications.

* Work to client quality procedures and validation processes

* Support the development of future products and services

* Support of the Sales Teams in the development of market opportunities through client interaction, proposal support and roadmap development The successful applicant will have a sound automotive engineering background, a number of years of experience of successfully delivering projects in a controls and electronic environment either in an OEM or Tier 1 capacity having lead teams of engineers.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

* Minimum degree in an Engineering or Science related discipline (e.g. electrical and electronic engineering/mechanical engineering/physics/computer science/software engineering/maths/control engineering)

* Good knowledge of hybrid and electric driveline architectures, components and systems integration.

* Good understanding of the operating principles of motors, inverters, power converters, battery chargers and battery systems

* Knowledge of designing high current and automotive high voltage ( up to 1000V ) power systems, (connectors, bus bars, cables, contactors & fusing)

* Experience of electrical component integration (up to 1000V), design & development on low volume or high volume products, particularly HV battery, propulsion systems and sub systems in a tier 1 or OEM environment

* Familiarity with functional safety concepts and industry tools such as DFMEA, FTA, Hazard Analysis

* Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills

* An understanding of project delivery within a systems engineering environment.

* Good interpersonal and customer facing skills

* Experience Hybrid and Electric vehicle driveline and associated subsystems with experience in the application of these systems in production projects.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

* It would be beneficial, but not essential if the applicant had some experience or knowledge in the following fields:

* Analytical approach to solving engineering issues in an automotive environment

* Knowledge of battery architectures and cell chemistries used in hybrid & electric vehicles.

* Fluent in circuit simulation and system modelling

* Experience in testing high power components and systems ( 500kW, 1000V )

* Hands on experience of working live with Hazardous Voltages systems (>50V)

* Familiar with product delivery process from requirements capture through to design validation of hybrid and electric systems.

* Experience in compliance engineering to external standards, such as battery handling, EMC, vehicle safety, functional safety ISO26262 etc

* Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills

* Familiar with compliance engineering to external standards for magnetic field safety

* Experienced in DFMEA for Electrical Systems

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