Lead Engineer - Propulsion Control

Forseven
Royal Leamington Spa
1 year ago
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Forseven, a revolutionary company is looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, are seeking aLead Engineer - Propulsion Controlto join our highly skilled and dynamic Engineering team.

The role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of our offices in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.

Lead the delivery  of Propulsion system functions which includes :

What you will do:

    •  Shaping and defining user stories, functions and requirements to fulfil customer expectations.
    • Leading the delivery of propulsion systems functions which include-: Acceleration Control, Creep control function, Automatic Deceleration to Stop(ADTS), Driver torque control function, Speed limit function, Regen Control, Coast Regeneration Function, All Wheel Drive, Torque Distribution Function
    •  Consuming Feature level requirements from but not limited to regulation
    • Ride & Handling, Stability, Automation (ADAS), Functional Safety, Power Management, diagnostics, end of the line testing, manufacturing
    •  Creation and management of software delivery plan in line with feature maturity
    • Ensure Software delivery to date & tight time lines working cross functionally across the teams, building relationships (Both internal & Tier 1 suppliers)
    •  Maintain high quality of standards in communicating issues & status across all levels of management and external stake holders
    •  Ensure the propulsion control system is integrated into the EE architecture and ensure cross functional verification is to specification
    •  Ensure commissioning of the propulsion control system on Labcar, HIL actuator rigs & EOL tester.
    •  Proactively lead the issue resolution of bugs or any other ECU related issues, ensure all the issues are captured, root cause analysis & countermeasure implementation is done in time to close the issues

Who you are:

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
    • Experience working within the automotive or manufacturing industry (desirable)
    • Strong knowledge of Propulsion Systems and Gear Controls
    • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
    • Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

About us and our culture…

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation. We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.

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