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Job Purpose

Changan is undergoing a major transformation to electrify the powertrains of our passenger car business. The UK R&D Centre is at the forefront of this work to develop the future generation of electrified, connected, and intelligent powertrains. We are looking for an experienced power electronics hardware engineer to join us to lead our work in this area.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience working on the specification and design of power electronic hardware systems
• Knowledge of power electronic devices, including silicon based IGBTs and MOSFETs through to emerging SiC / GaN based technologies: gate driver, control architecture and measurement circuits, selection/characterisation of devices for inverter
• Knowledge of PMSM and/or BLDC machines is essential.
• Knowledge of DC/DC , AC/DC ,DC/AC converters and battery charger applications would be advantageous
• Experience of developing hardware to meet IEC 61508 (or domain specific variant, e.g. ISO 26262)
• Experience of MATLAB/Simulink Power Electronics Tool chains is advantageous
• Experience of using automotive communication protocols: CAN/ CAN FD is advantageous
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to write clear documentation
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross functional team
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively

Main Duties

• Lead the development of power electronics hardware for traction drive and power conversion systems
• Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders
• Design power electronics systems: IGBT/SiC drives, power converter including transistor selection, gate drive design, power inverter design, measurements circuits, microprocessor selection and protection strategies.
• Support the development of electrical and electronics architecture for e-drive applications including HV harness and connectors schematics
• Perform analysis/simulation of electrical and thermal performance
• Design and build power electronics test and measurement equipment for internal development activity
• Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle
• Can develop concept, proving key technologies and demonstrating the system functionality
• Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
• Lead the hardware DFMEA and support functional safety analysis
• Ensure compliance with relevant EMC/EMI standards
• Managing the technical delivery of suppliers

Other Features

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK with permanent visa or residence (candidates requiring visa sponsorship cannot be accepted for this role)

Job Purpose

Changan is undergoing a major transformation to electrify the powertrains of our passenger car business. The UK R&D Centre is at the forefront of this work to develop the future generation of electrified, connected, and intelligent powertrains. We are looking for an experienced e-drive and power electronics controls engineer to join us to lead our work in this area.

Personal Specification (i.e. education, experience, skills and attributes)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic or Control System Engineering
• 3 + years’ experience working with real-time embedded control systems
• Background in Electrical Drive control software development
• Experience of developing and testing control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink
• Knowledge of power electronics topologies and simulation techniques
• Knowledge of electrical drive topologies and their drive control
• Experience with data logging and calibration tools (INCA, CANalyzer, CANape)
• Experience of using automotive communication protocols: CAN/ CAN FD
• Experience of using and applying automotive software quality
• Direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry
• Experience of applying system engineering methods
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to write clear documentation
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross functional team
• A working knowledge of Functional Safety Standard ISO26262 would be an advantage
• Experience of working with hybrid and battery electric vehicles would be an advantage
• Experience of undertaking DFMEA at System and Sub-System level, with good logical reasoning
• Organised and able to prioritise effectively

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of e-drive and power electronics control systems
• Capturing and analysing requirements from different stakeholders
• Designing control algorithms & strategies (using MATLAB/Simulink) and autocode generation of production intent code
• Designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications
• Development of diagnostic and safety monitoring strategies
• Developing validation tests for electrical test bench, HiL and vehicle
• Provide expertise for investigations and problem-solving activities
• Supporting system and hardware DFMEA and functional safety analysis
• Managing the technical delivery of suppliers

Other features of role

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.

• Must be eligible to work in the UK with permanent visa or residence (candidates requiring visa sponsorship cannot be accepted for this role).  

Job Purpose

As a Functional Safety Engineer, you will follow the entire development from high level analysis of hazards, through to developing the safety requirements of our products.  You will work with our internal software engineers and external suppliers to develop safe hardware and software systems and provide the best performance for our customers.  The work will continue through to the integration phase, which will involve validating the powertrain systems through rigorous testing activities. 

Personal Specification

• Degree qualified or similar qualification
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including ability to write clear documentation
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross functional team
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or similar Functional Safety standards
• Previous experience of working on the development of safety relevant control systems
• Experience of developing associated diagnostic requirements and strategies associated with Functional Safety implementation
• Experience working with powertrain systems including hybrid and battery electric vehicles
• Experience of undertaking DFMEA at System and Sub-System levels

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Functional safety development according to the ISO 26262 standard
• Work planning and status reporting to management
• Creation of functional safety documentation acording to ISO 26262
• Cascade safety requirements to subsystems and component Levels
• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders on functional safety
• Undertake reviews with product teams, ensuring functional safety standards are complied with throughout product development cycles
• Supporting the implementation of Functional Safety requirements and associated diagnostics in software and hardware subsystems

Other Features of job

• Must be eligible to work in the UK

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Job Purpose

As a proven professional you will be required to deliver electrical, fuel cell and powertrain system technician support, to assemble & test fuel cell electric vehicle powertrain systems both at Changan UK and offsite.  The role also includes the provision of electrical technician support for all engineering departments at Changan UK.

Personal Specification (i.e. education, experience, skills and attributes)

• An apprenticeship or HNC equivalent qualification in Automotive, Motor Vehicle or Electrical Engineering
• Experience of working with prototype fuel cell electric powertrain systems
  • Experience of working with other HaV powertrains may be acceptable
• Experience of wiring harness assembly, modification and/or rectification
  • Experience of wiring harness design would be advantageous
• Experience of fitting & removing instrumentation
  • Experience in selecting sensors and data logging equipment would be advantageous
• Capability to make discrete prototype electronics (to supplement powertrain ECU’s) is strongly preferable
• Knowledge of current motor vehicle powertrain technology
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office
• Strong hands-on ability with can do attitude
• Good communication and persuasion skills
• Desire to develop and support Electrical Engineering design department tasks
• Operation of the fuel cell powertrain and test cell both manually and using the automation system (Cadet)
• Installations of fuel cell powertrain components into test cells and vehicles
• Accurate repeatable instrumentation fitment onto powertrains
• Utilise hardware and software for test purposes (e.g. analysers, indicating equipment etc.)
• Fault finding on the fuel cell powertrain, test cell and vehicle
• Obtaining and owning data output from test cells
• Performing the initial analysis and interpretation of test results
• Day-to-day maintenance and improvement of test cells
• Support calibration of test cells and hardware to improve test data quality
• Cooperate in projects for improving test consistency and repeatability
• Design, develop, implement, install & repair electrical wiring, prototype electrical & electronic systems & instrumentation to facilitate R&D of powertrain systems in test cells and vehicles
• Development of engineering skills, drafting electrical drawings using VeSys, designing and sourcing wiring harnesses, developing DV activities and Safe Systems of work, with the guidance of respective Engineers

Other Features of job

• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose:

Play an integral role in providing effective and seamless HR services. To provide both operational and strategic support to the HR team. The successful candidate will involve a lot of hands-on work in all aspects of the HR functions. Key areas include Resourcing and recruitment, Organisation development,  Employee life cycle management, and supporting other HR or operational projects when required.

Personal Specification:

Essential skills & experience

• Degree in HR or relevant subjects
• Have in-depth knowledge in UK labour law
• Proven track records in an HR generalist role.
• Rich working experience of the entire HR Cycle
• Demonstrated ability to continuously improve HR processes to support business objectives
• Has the ability to provide highly accurate and quality work all the time.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong administrative writing skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Able to work independently with minimal supervisor

Desirable skills & experience

• CIPD level 5 or above
• Have work experience in a multi-cultural environment

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Talent acquisition/recruitment function and staff onboarding/exit
• Company sponsorship management
• Company expatriate scheme including international expatriation. Responsible for employee welfare and relations issues for both UK and Chinese expat. staff.
• Hands-on support on general HR administration activities, including preparation of contracts, HR documents, inductions and exit interviews.
• Work closely with the UK and Chinese staff and line managers in providing HR guidance and support.
• Support the cooperation and communication of UK operation and China operation department
• Communicate and liaise with HQ on HR-related issues.
• Prepare and review Chinese HR documents and reports.
• Undertake specific HR projects, providing effective project planning to ensure delivery on time and to the required standard, as and when required.
• Support VIP event management including headquarter senior officials.
• Provide professional Chinese and English translation and interpretation support to operations and engineering departments when required.
• Support company organisation development activities
• Support UK and China knowledge transfer programmes.

Other Features of job:

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Travel abroad occasionally
• This is an office-based role, must be reasonably local to Birmingham Business Park (B37)

Job Purpose

Develop embedded control software for mass production vehicles

Personal Specification

Required

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar discipline
• 5 or more years experience in developing real-time embedded software for the automotive industry
• Experience of auto-coding software within the Mathworks toolchain e.g. Simulink / Stateflow / Embedded Coder
• Good understanding of model-based software development
• Good working knowledge of software development processes and workflow e.g. Agile.
• Good working knowledge of modelling guidelines e.g. MAAB
• Good working knowledge of using software change management tools e.g. Perforce, Git, Subversion
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Strong numeracy and literacy, including the ability to write clear documentation.
• Some knowledge and experience of C

Desirable

• Working knowledge of dual-clutch transmissions
• Working knowledge of hybrid powertrains and architectures
• Experience of developing software for safety critical systems e.g. ISO26262
• Experience of developing software within an AUTOSR based software architecture
• Experience of developing software for multi-core micro controllers
• Experience in using software calibration tools e.g. INCA, CANape
• Experience in using embedded software debugging tools e.g. Lauterbach / TRACE32
• Experience programming in MATLAB, and/or Python
• Experience in using automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN / FlexRay / CAN FD / UDS
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will work within a small proactive team to develop robust complex control strategies for DCT transmissions and hybrid powertrains over the full development lifecycle:

• Work closely with members of the Controls and Integration teams to develop prototype software for initial concept evaluation
• Develop software strategies to deliver a high level of vehicle shift quality, driveability, performance, fuel economy and customer satisfaction
• Take prototype code through the software development process for use in mass production vehicles
• Support the testing of hybrid powertrains and transmissions during dyno and spin rig testing
• Identify opportunities for strategy improvement and/or optimise functionality
• Validate embedded control strategies using MIL and HIL
• Produce functional software specifications and test reports in a clear and concise manner
• Lead and take part in software design and code reviews
• Create high-quality software within demanding timescales
• Contribute to the continuing development of software process and methodology
• Mentor junior members of the team in the UK and China

Other Features of job

• Role based in the UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Job Purpose

Provide system design and integration of complex automotive powertrain systems and energy storage devices. Identify product high level requirements and derive detailed system level requirements and design specifications. Identify interfaces between systems/subsystems and ensure parts are properly with each other and the vehicle. Using simulation and analytical methods, develop an understanding of the system operations and failures to aid in the subsystem and component design process. Support the validation of the implemented systems and assist in issue investigations and resolutions.

Personal Specification

Required:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including ability to write clear documentation
• Good logical reasoning
• 5 years of direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Proven ability to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Demonstrate a good understanding of systems and software engineering development processes
• Experience in system validation using simulation tools (e.g. MIL/HIL) and test benches
• Good understanding of vehicle network architectures (CAN)
• Self-motivated to succeed and develop new methods of working.
• Deliver to demanding deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of hybrid powertrains and architectures
• Knowledge of AutoSPICE development processes
• Experience of developing software for safety critical systems according to ISO26262
• Experience in using software calibration tools e.g. INCA, CANape
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify high level system requirements from a range of sources
• Understand the inherent design trade-offs and arbitrate between different system owners.
• Develop and maintain the system level design architecture over the lifecycle of each project. Identify and control all interfaces between systems.
• Derive detailed subsystem requirements to meet the customer and legal requirements.
• Support the development of design specifications for systems/subsystems to ensure that the design meets the requirements
• Using simulation and analysis, validate the system operation and failures.
• Support the validation of the implemented systems and assist in issue investigations and resolutions.
• Support the development of system engineering processes and tools within the department
• Mentor junior members of the team in UK and China

Other Features of job

• Role based in the UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK. 

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Job Purpose

To act as the first point of contact for visitors and callers and to undertake a range of other administration tasks as identified by the Senior Operations Manager.

Personal Specification

• Must have a professional manner, at all times, as well as a high level of interpersonal skills to handle time-sensitive and stressful situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritise on workload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be a self-motivator and have the ability to work on own initiative as part of a team
• Must be extremely well organised and have the ability to provide highly accurate and quality work
• Commitment to confidentiality and a high degree of integrity
• Must be highly flexible and be prepared to deal with emergency requests 
• Must have strong Microsoft office skills
• Driving Licence essential
• Must have previous Reception / Administration experience
• Must be smartly dressed at all times

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To perform full reception / administrative duties, to include but not limited to;

• Greet and welcome visitors to the office, ensuring they sign in the visitor’s book and informing the relevant member of staff of their arrival.  
• Managing the visitor’s book.
• Dealing with enquiries in person, by phone and on email. 
• Processing weekly lunch order booking system.
• Managing logistics both inbound and outbound (UK & EU only).
• Providing refreshments for visitors and attendees during meetings.
• To ensure that the reception and meeting room areas always remain tidy and project a business-like image.
• To perform stock checks for stationery, workwear and general supplies (e.g. kitchen sundries).
• Driving Licence management.
• Organising meeting rooms.
• Pool car bookings.
• Parkside tenant issues capture/monitor (with Senior Operations Managers assistance).
• Post distribution.
• To provide back-up cover for the Administration Team, when required;
  • Booking transport and travel, hotels.
  • Checking stationery and kitchen supplies.
  • Event support.
  • Various clerical work.
• To provide support with additional ad-hoc administrative duties as and when required by the Operations Team.

Other Features of job

• Full-time, 34.5hrs per week, Monday to Thursday 9:00 – 17:00, Friday 9:00 – 14:00                                             
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Job Purpose

• Take a leading role in Electrical Machine technology specification, control and integration into xEV automotive vehicle applications.
• Provide technical background to support powertrain and vehicle performance simulation leading to technology selection and function verification.
• Generate engineering specifications for electrical machine and drive control
• Lead technology selection process liaise with technology suppliers for electrical machines and drive controllers
• Support electrical machine hardware and control integration at both powertrain and vehicle level

Personal Specification:

• The successful candidate will likely hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in automotive, Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Strong background in Electrical Machine design coupled with an Integration and test background:

• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Machine technologies and their integration to Hybrid and BEV automotive applications
• Detailed knowledge of electrical machine topologies and their drive control
• Knowledge of electromagnetic theory of electrical machines and motor control theory
• A detailed understanding of electrical machine attributes including performance, NVH, cost
• A thorough understanding of electrical machine thermal management approaches
• Motor inverter design and motor control with emphasis on Automotive traction and generation motors
• Detailed knowledge of electrical machine power electronic drives
• Communication protocol: CAN/ CAN FD
• AutoSpice Quality standards
• Electrical Machine design simulation: Matlab/Simulink, Mathcad, Motorcad, Fluxmotor to accurately model electrical machine and system performance
• HW Test: Test case design and test equipment, oscilloscope, etc
• EMC and reliability: Test and debug
• Experience in Automotive Powertrain Control Development would be an advantage
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the ability to write clear documentation
• Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of system engineering processes
• Experience of control system development using MiL, HiL and prototype vehicles
• Capable of performing robustly in a dynamic environment
• Proven track record of delivering within demanding deadlines
• Direct experience is essential with preferably some of this within the Automotive Industry
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety Standard ISO26262 would be an advantage
• Experience of working with hybrid and battery electric vehicles would be an advantage
• Experience of undertaking DFMEA at System and Sub-System level, with good logical reasoning
• Able to operate within a team to strive for improvements and high customer service
• Evidence of achieving results through effective self-motivation and prioritization
• An ability to overcome cultural barriers

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Electrical Machine technology selection
• Lead and generate Electrical Machine Technical specification
• Lead Electrical Machine Simulation
• Lead Electrical Machine functional test specification
• Support Powertrain performance simulation at both powertrain and vehicle level
• Support Powertrain Hardware, Software and Control Integration
• Support Automotive Electronic Powertrain Control System development for future Changan Vehicles
• Work within a team of engineers in the UK and provide support to engineers based offshore
• Support the buildup of an in-depth understanding of Electronic Powertrain Control System interactions other vehicle systems
• Actively support effective communication with various teams to ensure that requirements are adequate and achievable.
• Working closely with the safety and diagnostic teams to ensure fault reaction strategy is both adequate and achievable
• Support the development of documented Test Procedures to effectively validate control strategies on HiL , Rig and prototype vehicles
• Work closely with multidiscipline teams to ensure right first-time control systems
• Support the development and delivery of electronic control architectures for diverse variants of powertrain architecture including hybrid, BEV

Other Features of job:

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.

Your New Employer 

Changan is one of the largest car manufacturers from China. Currently Top 15 in the world, Changan has ambitious plans to become a global leader by developing next generation intelligent and electrified vehicles for its worldwide customers.

Changan UK R&D Centre (CAUK) was founded by Changan in 2010 to design and develop its next generation powertrains. Based in Birmingham Business Park, we are the pioneers in Changan Global R&D for designing and developing advanced systems including electric drive systems, hybrid powertrain systems, hydrogen fuel cell systems and range extender systems.

A vital part to our future success is our ability to deliver smart software to control our next generation smart powertrains. CAUK has a Powertrain Software Department that is dedicating its effort for this purpose. We are looking for an experienced software engineering professional to lead the software team in this effort.

Your New Job

As the software team leader, a major and integral part of your role will be ensuring the successful delivery of our powertrain control software, covering both platform and applications. You will also support designing new architectures with smart technologies and leading the team to deliver software based on those. This role will require you to work with the wider cross-functional teams to develop a good understanding of various powertrain technologies and, to communicate clearly with non-software domain engineers. 

You will be part of the management team of our Powertrain Software Department. You will bring in team development skills to mentor and grow the software team and help them take on current demands and future challenges. You will also assist the head of the department to define and refine the department growth strategies.

Personal Specification

Required 

• Batchelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, maths or physics 
• At least 8 years of experience developing and implementing software for real-time embedded applications
• Expert understanding of model-based software development with MATLAB / Simulink
• Good working knowledge of software development processes, workflows, and standards e.g. Auto SPICE
• Good working knowledge of software version control tools e.g. Git / Subversion / Perforce
• Experience of designing and applying formal software architectures
• Experience of managing/leading a team of engineers to deliver high quality embedded software / control systems
• Capable of delivering high-level technical presentations to senior management
• Ability to prioritise multiple work streams in a dynamic and changing environment 

Desirable 

• Practical knowledge of V-cycle and Agile development methodologies
• Experience in delivering mass-production automotive embedded software projects
• Experience in software for safety critical systems
• Experience in DevOps tool chain and implementation
• Experience of software testing and quality metrics (coverage analysis, complexity analysis)
• Experience with automotive communication protocols e.g. CAN / CAN FD / UDS
• Knowledge of machine learning and big data algorithms and implementations
• Management experience: recruiting, mentoring and developing the team 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead Software Development 
• Prepare software development plans and manage the allocation of resources
• Lead and manage the software development activities and outputs
• Review and approve work products created by the team
• Ensure architectural integrity of software solutions
• Provide ongoing assessment of software design processes and optimise changes as needed 
• Contribute to Advanced Research
• Support advanced SW development including machine learning and big data features
• Support development and validation of advanced energy management algorithms
• Support software platform architectures design and optimisation
• Supply software to support the developments of smart and zero-carbon powertrain components
• Develop and Grow the Team  
• Contribute in the development and delivery of the departmental strategy 
• Conduct annual performance appraisals and objective settings for team members 
• Support staff recruitment as required 
• Actively support the professional development and training of the team members 
• Interface and collaborate with software team lead and colleagues based in China HQ 

Other Features of job:

• Role based in the UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will normally contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or give specific feedback.