Senior Powertrain Controls Engineer

Senior Powertrain Controls Engineer

Mahindra Racing

Mahindra Racing is a motor racing team based in Banbury, United Kingdom, competing with an Indian racing licence. The team is currently competing in the electric FIA Formula E Championship since the inaugural season in 2014

Role Overview:

A Role is available for a Senior Powertrain and Control systems engineer in a refreshed department at Mahindra Racing. We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced engineer to join us on a full-time basis reporting to the Head of Control systems. This engineer will be responsible for developing powertrain and performance related control systems. The role will involve some travelling and track support.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing powertrain related control systems and analysis tools.
• Research and develop new control strategies based on modern control design techniques.
• Liaise with powertrain manufacture, report and feedback potential improvements on both hardware and software.
• Specify and peer review new control strategies with the Control systems department.
• Collaborate with the Simulation department to carry out more complex investigations.
•  Implement control software for the ECU environment.
• Test, calibrate and validate software using DIL or HIL.
• Document and communicate new control strategies to relevant departments.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Masters or PhD. in Electrical Machines and Control systems however, experience and proven track record will be considered.
• Excellent understanding of Electrical Machines, Control systems and Performance. Specifically, Field oriented control, switching and modulation strategies and power electronics losses.
• Experienced working with Matlab and Simulink.
• Experienced working with MAT tools such as MCT, Atlas, System monitor.

Personal Profile

• Analytical and Methodical.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
• Works methodically with attention to detail.
• Leads by example, can and will motivate his/her team & peers.
• Personal flexibility to work hours as required including from time to time working on weekends.
• Practical approach by using rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.

 Company Benefits:

• Personal Performance Bonus scheme
• Podium bonus scheme
• Team points bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private health care
• Access to state of the art gym facility
• EV car scheme
• 25-days holiday per annum

This job description may be changed from time to time to reflect changing business requirements and the job holder may be required to undertake other tasks other than those that are listed that fall reasonably within the scope of the role and grade.

Mahindra Racing would like to thank you for your application.
Due to being inundated with applicants, we unfortunately cannot get back to everyone, if we don't get back to you it means you have been unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best for the future and ask you to keep checking for roles with us in the future that may suit your skillset.