Job Details

At Drive System Design you will be applying innovation and initiative on a daily basis to design and prototype propulsion and actuation systems for a new age of electrified technology. The systems we design range from 1 Watt to Mega-Watts and power vehicles and applications on land, in the air and on water. With offices in the UK and USA, DSD enables its global customer base to do things that have not been done before. If this is your type of challenge, apply now.

We are recruiting a Senior Engineer for the detailed design and development of electric machine controls. This includes the development of software algorithms to control electric machines within a variety of power electronic and motor technologies. Design as well as the definition of virtual validation and physical testing plans is required. The role involves operating in a dynamic project environment including technical, commercial and customer management.

What you will need

Essential:

·     Experience specifically designing control systems for motor controller products, preferably variable frequency drives for use with electric motors.

·     Hands-on experience testing motors and electric drive systems

·     An understanding of the electromagnetic & thermal principles of electric machines

·     An understanding of the electrical & thermal principles of related power electronic technologies

·     Thorough knowledge of state-of-the-art control techniques and emerging technologies

·     Worked in a system engineering environment

·     Strong verbal/written communication organization skills

·     Capable to develop a strong technical reputation and relationship with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Desirable:

·     Experience designing control software for DC/DC converters.

·     Understanding of the electromagnetic design and development process of electric motor hardware

·     Experience designing PCBs for high power applications.

·     Experience leading junior engineers/technicians.

What we can offer

·     An environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential by having the support of the people you work with

·     A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge, and aim to build lasting relationships with our clients

·     A competitive salary and benefits package which recognises your exceptional value to our business.  These include:

-  Healthcare, dental and vision insurance

-  Life insurance

-  401(k) with employer match

-  37.5-hour standard workweek

-  DSD paid overtime policy

-  Flexible hours 

Key Responsibilities

You will be:

·       Defining and leading the control design efforts for motor controller products and associated control algorithms, such as V/Hz, vector control (sensed and sensorless), regenerative control and others.

·       Developing computer simulations in Matlab or other equivalent tool to verify designs and predict performance.

·       Designing and developing schematics for LV controller hardware circuits and assist in the design and development of mixed signal circuits, sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, protection circuits, and other circuits typically used in power electronics applications.

·       Defining protection alarm and trip thresholds, current, voltage and other feedback loop controls, monitors, customer interfaces, product program parameters and communication links.

·       Helping to generate Bills of Materials, block diagrams, wire lists and point to point diagrams, and component specifications to support the documentation process internally and to customers.

·       Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures for power converters and motor drives.

·       Assisting in conducting tests in the lab.

·       Specifying, designing, and procuring lab test equipment and instrumentation.

·       Helping to conduct system reliability analyses.

·       Reviewing and analysing customer requirements and specifications related to motor drive control and assists sales and marketing in reviewing and developing proposals.

·       Helping to generate product specification and documentation.

·       Supporting system installation, startup, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair in DSD’s lab and/or at customer facilities.

·       Providing mentoring and training to less experienced engineers.

·       Staying abreast of technology trends in the field of power converters and controls for motor drive applications.

·       Acting in the capacity of subject matter expert within the Company

·     Managing small-medium sized projects to achieve budgeted margin and maintain an excellent relationship with customers, whilst being accountable to the operations board for their outcome

General Responsibilities

·       Taking responsibility for your own continual development

·       Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work

·       Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards

·       Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD

·       Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges

·       Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business

·       Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company.

·       Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures