Electric Vehicle Traction Motor/Inverter Control Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Electric Vehicle Traction Motor/Inverter Control Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance traction motor/inverter control systems for electric vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Define HEV/EV traction inverter electrical system architecture
Develop control algorithms such as state transition diagrams, torque control, thermal behavior estimation management, and vehicle adhesion control
Verify and validate inverter controls software
Ensure ISO 26262 compliance for traction inverter ECU and DFMEA
Collaborate with the system team to identify electrical interfaces and calibration requirements
Conduct functional testing and system/component benchmarking

Required Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge of power electronics in electric vehicles and its components
Understanding of electric drivetrain systems, including architectures, modeling, and simulations
Ability to model, analyze, and design inverters, motor drives, and their topologies (vector control, direct control systems)
Experience with vehicle dynamics using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools
Knowledge of ISO 26262 and exposure to hybrid/electric powertrain control design, development, verification, and validation
Familiarity with onboard diagnostics and experience in testing at controller level (HIL), motor bench, and vehicle level
Understanding of regulations and standards for HEV/EV, such as AIS 041, AIS038, and AIS102

Desirable Qualifications

Academic or industrial project experience related to traction motor/inverter design or simulation/testing
Master's degree in relevant field with relevant electives
Traction control system for electric vehicles (EV)
Power electronics and driver controls
Control system engineering

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

High-Performance Electric Vehicle Traction Motor/Inverter Control Systems Engineer

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