Principal Controls Engineer - E-Drive

Job Title: Principal Engineer (E-Drive Controls) Job Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Salary: £DOE Private Medical, Bonus up to 10%, Free Lunch on site. Industry: Electrified Powertrain & Automotive Wentworth James Group has engaged with a World leading Automotive OEM & an Electrified Powertrain R&D specialist based in Birmingham, West Midlands. Employment of 10,000 globally with exciting future plans opening up in new markets. We are seeking a Senior or Principal E-Drive Controls Engineer on a permanent basis to join a fantastic team. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic or Control System Engineering * 5 + years’ experience working with real-time embedded control systems * Background in Electrical Drive control software development * Experience of developing and testing control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink * Knowledge of power electronics topologies and simulation techniques * Knowledge of electrical drive topologies and their drive control * Experience with data logging and calibration tools (INCA, CANalyzer, CANape) * Experience of using automotive communication protocols: CAN/ CAN FD * Experience of using and applying automotive software quality * Direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry * Experience of applying system engineering methods * Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to write clear documentation * Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross functional team * A working knowledge of Functional Safety Standard ISO26262 would be an advantage * Experience of working with hybrid and battery electric vehicles would be an advantage * Experience of undertaking DFMEA at System and Sub-System level, with good logical reasoning * Organised and able to prioritise effectively Duties & Responsibilities * Supporting the development of e-drive and power electronics control systems * Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders * Designing control algorithms & strategies (using MATLAB/Simulink) and autocode generation of production intent code * Designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications * Development of diagnostic and safety monitoring strategies * Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle * Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities * Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis * Managing the technical delivery of suppliers