Powertrain Software Department

Job Purpose

• Lead CAUK Electrical Engineering team to deliver electrified powertrain projects
• Lead CAUK Electrical Engineering team to support Changan with on-going projects and/or issues
• Support the development of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) powertrain architecture, and recommend to Changan Senior Management
• Develop control and software technology roadmap for Changan next generation powertrains
• Take a leading role in Changan Electrified Driveline Development

Person Specification

The Experience & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Automotive, Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Has hold senior managerial positions in engineering organisations
• Has proven experience of leading team to deliver major engineering programs
• Has proven experience of defining and influencing business technology strategy
• Has an proven Electronic Controller & Electric Drive Systems (EDS) Technical leadership background, technical strategy / roadmap development and delivery experience considering areas such as :
  • Technical expertise of Electronic Hardware Controllers, ideally multi-function
  • Industry expertise in Electronic controller strategic development
  • Expertise in micro-controller development trends, product selection and engineering development
  • Strong technical expertise in embedded software development analysis, design development and test
  • Experience of AutoSar software development in an Autospice & ISO26262 environment
  • Knowledge of electrical machine topologies and their drive control in x-EV applications
  • A detailed understanding of Electronic controller, electrical machine, power electronics attributes
  • Knowledge of electrical machine/ power electronics thermal management approaches
  • Knowledge of Battery technology and management systems
  • Familiar with vehicle Communication protocol: CAN CAN FD CAN XL

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven track record of robustly delivering in a dynamic environment within demanding deadlines
• A good understanding of system engineering processes
• Evidence of achieving results through effective self-motivation and prioritisation
• 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
• Ideally, working experience in multi-cultural environments

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Powertrain software department supporting CAUK and HQ projects
• Lead Powertrain Control Activities in CAUK; hardware, BSW & ASW and development processes
• Lead Electronic Architecture strategy and Roadmap development
• Lead and generate E-Machine, inverter/power electronics Technology roadmaps
• Lead inverter, power electronics simulation & functional testing in UK
• Support Powertrain Control System development for future Changan Vehicles
• Support Powertrain performance simulation at both powertrain and vehicle level
• Support Powertrain Hardware, Software and Control Integration

Other Features of job

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Regular visits to China are expected (3 or 4 times a year typically)