Ref: BBBH31252
Electrification Systems Engineer
Role Title
Electrification - Systems Engineer
Ipswich, Suffolk
to £70,000 + Benefits
Role Profile
Our established vehicle manufacturing client are entering an exciting phase of growth as they expand production at their operations in East of England and bring new lines to the UK. As part of the ongoing development of the facility and the exciting drive to attract engineering talent to the region, they are now seeking an Electrification Engineer to be responsible for designing new hybrid and electric-powered vehicles, validate design changes to new and existing equipment, and resolve warranty problems.
Responsibilities will include:
- Design hybrid and electric-powered products and integrate associated systems and components;
- Design and integrate the following systems/components into hybrid and electric- equipment: Micro-Controllers, inductive sensors, DC/AC motors, DC generators, converters, linear actuators, complex electrical harnesses - including low and high-power cable designs, and CAN-bus;
- Develop and utilize new energy sources (i.e. Lithium battery, Zinc-air, etc);
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink simulation software, FEA (electromagnetic or thermal flow analysis, Flow Tran etc.), and Lab view programming a plus;
- Develop and utilize project timelines for engineering tasks;
- Develop and utilize functional specifications;
- Develop and utilize DFMEA's for components and assemblies;
- Develop design validation plans (DVP&R's);
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering is required;
- Demonstrated competence in the electrification and hybridization of mobile equipment;
- Experience of designing system architecture with an embedded systems approach;
- Experience of selecting relevant components for production;
- Able to demonstrate selection criteria based on calculations;
- Self-motivating and able to work with low levels of supervision to defined objectives;
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
- You should have an innovative mindset and have a drive to make transformational changes;
Client information
Expanding vehicle manufacturing business based in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Remuneration
to £70,000 + Benefits
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