Recruit Central are looking for a Electrical Systems Design & Development Engineer within Peterborough. Within this role you will have involvement in cutting edge electrification technology, Contributing to important inflight programmes, including hybrid powertrain programme. Making a difference to these.
Responsibilities:
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Work with process partner teams to gather and develop requirements for RED (Rapid Electrification Development) prototype machines and our in-flight hybrid powertrain development programmes.
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Design and development of the HV (>60V) and LV (12/24V) electrical systems, for these projects, in alignment with IEC 60204-1.
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HV (>60V) and LV (12/24V) electrical schematic development.
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Identification and allocation of appropriate ECM I/O to support the HV (>60V) and LV (12/24V) systems requirements.
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HV (>60V) PDU (Power Distribution Unit) concept development and design including component selection (contactors, fuses, current sensors, connectors etc).
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Creation of HV (>60V) PDU validation schedule and activities.
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Participation in electrical system FMEAs, documenting potential failure modes, identifying and completing design and validation actions and managing subsequent updates
Qualifications, Skills & Experience needed:
Essential:
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Strong technical background (good technical degree preferred in mechanical, electronic, electrical, control systems or automotive engineering) with demonstrable experience in hybrid and electrification powertrain technologies, including electric motors/machines; electric vehicles; power electronics; HV (>60V) and LV (12/24V) systems; battery and battery management systems.
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Experience of systems integration, testing and validation of electric powertrain systems and components.
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Ability to understand and develop customer requirements and objectives for the design and development of hybrid and electric powertrain.
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Knowledge of systems FMEA and validation plan creation.
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Excellent communications skills
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Strong customer focus
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2+ years background in hybrid and electrification powertrain technologies or with industrial electrification experience.
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Knowledge of CAD packages
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Knowledge of Circuit analysis such as Plecs.
Working hours: 08:30-16:45 Mon-Thurs, 08:40-16:15 Fri. Flexibility on start/finish times (down to manager digression)
3 days onsite, 2 days working from home.
If you are interested in this role, please click "Apply" and we will be touch.