Senior Power Electronics Engineer EV charger

We are looking for a Senior Power Electronics Engineer EV Charger who will:

Enjoy working with a world class team comprised of leading aerospace and technology thinkers as well as some of the finest engineering talent. Of course, you will possess or be able to rapidly adopt a passion for sustainable aviation and it’s benefits for both society and sustainability.

Vertical is a values-led business that embraces diversity in all its forms in particular diversity of thought. Vertical is committed to building an industry leading team offering global perspectives that represent the communities it serves.

The responsibilities and duties of the Senior Power Electronics Engineer EV Charger will be as follows:

Be responsible for project delivery for a HV DC Fast Charger (~1 MW) and charger control integration into the BMS in the Energy storage Team.

Support HV battery distribution development.

• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop an appropriate system level solution based on clear feature definition and requirements
• Analysis of functional, behavioural and performance requirements
• Logical design, architectural design, functional decomposition and allocation and interface definition
• System integration and user acceptance testing
• Facilitating reviews with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business functions
• You will lead the technical discussions to manage suppliers and robust design and validation processed through the application of Concurrent Engineering. You will ensure robust system engineering approach and ensure implementation of standard product development norms DFMEA, Robustness, etc.
• Develop the System Design Specifications and the Statements of Work.
• Validate that all systems/products are compliant to the engineering requirement deck and full traceability is taken through to DVP and fully documented DVPR and Gateway processes. This will involve detailed knowledge of Charging System Standards, validation methods and understanding of power electronics lifetime and functional testing, understanding of system testing of the charging sub-system.
• Project manage/design systems, subsystems and components which meet agreed programme targets at lowest Total Cost, continually monitor the cost status versus cost target, and take appropriate action to control, identify and report cost risks and opportunities as soon as they are known.

The successful Senior Power Electronics Engineer EV Charger will have the following Experiences & Qualifications:

Technically, you will have experience in design and development within the automotive/aerospace Electrical and Power Electronics systems sector, although other areas of relevant technology development may also be considered. You will require a good understanding and working knowledge of:

• CHAdeMO, SSC, MSC, ISO15118, OCPP, UL2251 and other relevant charging standards
• System engineering methodology: Requirement capture, functional trees, etc…
• Complex electrical / electronic systems integration and the use of advanced technologies.
• Understanding of AC-DC and\/or DC-DC Converter topologies and control methods. Power Electronics product design experience a plus.
• Experience working with three phase power (240Vac to 480Vac) and DC voltages up to 1500V.
• Power electronics design and Design for EMC.
• Experience with Fuse and contactors specification.
• Validation of HV systems and appropriate legislation for EV charging systems.
• Automotive or Aerospace development processes.
• Conventional, Hybrid and Electric vehicle architectures.
• On Vehicle EE systems for electrified powertrains.
• Energy storage systems
• Degree in engineering or related technical discipline, and preferably with a higher qualification, (master’s degree or equivalent).

Strong track record of delivering significant high value business and delivering to very tight timescales.

Driven to delivering high quality projects, on time and budget, beyond customer expectations.

Relevant automotive industry experience, preferably within OEM, Tier 1, or consultancy business.

Do you like the look of this opportunity but not sure if you meet all of the criteria we’ve outlined in the advert?

Here at Vertical, we are working to create an environment of growth, diversity and opportunities for people to take on challenges and push the status quo. 

If you are excited about this role or joining us but your experience or qualifications are not completely aligned with the criteria, we would still love to hear from you, this may be the role for you! 

This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.