Power & Charging Validation Lead - Warwickshire, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover

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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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Description

REQ ID:
102430

JOB TITLE:
Power & Charging Validation Lead

SALARY:
Competitive

POSTING END DATE:
28/02/2023

LOCATION:
Warwickshire

Jaguar Land Rover is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations.

Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The HV BEV Charging Validation Lead is responsible for system and charging validation at a vehicle level (perspective from in to out) both close to vehicle and very large and complex rigs.

This role will need to give high visibility around charging experience for customers.

You will be responsible for testing and validation of the new Hardware, SW and systems concepts developed by your colleagues.

In the role you'll use the latest hardware in the loop and test automation capability. Your goal will be to proof the goodness of our designs and products.

To do so powerful test cases will be running in your facilities by doing so you will be responsible for designing and executing powertrain design validation plans (DVPs).

All this while ensuring a direct link with vehicle, powertrain, systems, subsystems.

The HV BEV Charging Validation Lead ultimately reports to the Charging V+V Manager.

Key Responsibilities
In this role you will be working with systems and charging validation within the Powertrain team.

The HV Charging Power Electronics team is responsible for the delivery of Plug-In and Full Electric vehicles (PHEV's and BEV's) including hardware and ECU design as well as control strategies for modules such as DCDC converters and Off-Board/On-Board Chargers.

The main purpose of this role is to ensure our future electrified products are reliable while

providing a luxurious experience to our customers.

You will be responsible for ensuring that DVP and entire Programme plan milestones are met.

Further to this, you will be evaluating multiple system design concepts and maintaining the integrity between them and its components.

You will also be responsible for:

Preparation and release of test reports
Ensuring that the test data results are repeatable, and data is accurate
Support and vehicle simulation (performance, energy use, electrical, thermal) activities to ensure the model validation is included in DVPs

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:

Understanding of AC/DC, DC/DC topologies and ability to assess correct solutions
Some experience of Microcontroller based Electronics board design and testing
Able to understand the design implication of developing High Voltage Systems above 500V
Highly motivated, capable of prioritising workload and motivating others

Desirable:

MSc/MEng level qualification in Electrical or Electronics engineering, Mechatronics, Power Electronics or similar
Experience in Electromagnetic Capabilities (EMC)
Knowledge of SysML
Knowledge of Vehicle level architecture and Automotive networks
Some experience delivering electronics hardware design and component testing in an automotive, aerospace or

- rail industry

Understanding of MOSFET and IGBT controls techniques and strategies to protect the HW
Experience developing electronics for power electronics working voltages up to 1000V and complex topologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme.

All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office.

At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role.

Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.