Subject Matter Expert - Power Electronics

(Job Reference No: ID18)

Gordon Murray Design is a world-leading automotive design company; we have gained a global reputation as a pioneer of lightweight and efficient vehicles, taking a highly innovative approach to all aspects of vehicle design, development and production.

With multiple sites in Shalford, Dunsfold, Warwick and a new purpose-built HQ on its way in Windlesham, the Gordon Murray Group continues to grow with multiple vehicle programmes currently in development. As a result, we currently have exciting opportunities for Subject Matter Expert - Power Electronics to join our Electronics Team based in either Shalford or Warwick.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of power electronics products for Gordon Murray Group electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Perform the role of in-house power electronics expert.
• Create and evolve a development roadmap for high voltage products (including inverters, DCDC converters and On-Board Chargers) to ensure that Gordon Murray solutions are using the latest developments and optimised in a way to support world leading vehicle developments from the group.
• Explore possibilities for marginal gains, to push the limits of what is technically possible.
• Identify and develop IP that can be leveraged by Gordon Murray Group to create innovative products.
• Develop optimal solutions for Gordon Murray Group projects and translate these into requirement specifications that can be presented to suppliers and partners.
• Interpret vehicle level requirements to translate into relevant technologies that should be exploited to create specific IP within the Gordon Murray Group.
• Ensure that the technical strategy and vision of the solution is translated to relevant stakeholders, including Project Engineers who will be instrumental in delivering the technical solution.
• Support of Project Engineers throughout the project lifecycle, which will include periods of taking responsibility for development activities during the programme.
• Maintain technical oversight of all programmes to ensure that key components (e.g., structure, controllers, heat exchangers) are correctly located and packaged in accordance with vehicle requirements.
• Act as the authority in system review, verification & validation activities including leading FMEAs, DVP planning and ISO26262 compliance.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Significant experience of power electronics within an automotive engineering environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of HV electronics systems within an automotive environment, including power modules, immersed cooling, switching frequencies, current ripple, and heat generation.
• Ability to confidently communicate concepts such as pin fin cooling, bus bar design, creepage and clearance and electrical noise generation.
• Experience of development engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, preparation of project documentation and reports. Risk management, mitigation, and recovery planning.
• Working knowledge of associated systems such as batteries, cooling systems and charging infrastructure.
• Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, DVP, quality planning, PPAP etc) and full product lifecycle activities.
• Ability to communicate the requirements of the vehicle programme to a supplier and manage the cost/benefit/compromise when adapting and enhancing existing and new technologies.
• Inspiring, articulate, self-motivated, and able to work well on own initiative. Able to influence and align stakeholders to our aspirations and vision moving forwards.
• Possession of an Electrical, Control Systems, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree. Post graduate qualifications are essential. Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• No visa or other restrictions for working in the UK or travelling in the European Union. This job description may not detail some duties, nor cover duties of a similar nature commensurate with the role which may be reasonably required by the Management Team.

What's on Offer:

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Free Parking
• Employee Recruitment Referral Incentive Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity Leave Provision

Gordon Murray Group is committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

Due to the onsite requirements for this role, all applicants must already hold the Right to Work in the UK.

Disclaimer:

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