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Chief Motor Controls Engineer (EV)

Wolverton, Milton Keynes
1 week ago
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A producer of cutting-edge integrated electric motor and power electronics modules is currently looking to hire a Chief Motor Controls Engineer (EV). The successful candidate will lead the development of embedded control algorithms and software architectures for advanced electric propulsion systems.
 
The Chief Motor Controls Engineer (EV) will:

Develop embedded control algorithms for traction and propulsion inverters using MATLAB/Simulink.
Design, simulate, and validate motor control strategies for high-performance electric propulsion systems.
Implement and optimize real-time control systems for electric motors and inverters.
Conduct dynamometer-based validation and HIL testing to ensure system performance and robustness.
Configure and integrate AUTOSAR base software for traction and propulsion inverter platforms.  
The Chief Motor Controls Engineer (EV) will have:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Extensive experience in embedded software development for real-time control systems.
Strong knowledge of electric motor control, inverters, and power electronics.
Hands-on experience with dynamometer testing, HIL simulation, and real-time validation.
Proficiency in AUTOSAR, low-level drivers, and microcontroller programming.
Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO26262) and software development for safety-critical applications.  
For more details, simply apply online using an updated version of your CV, and a member of the EVera team will be in touch

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