Engineer - Performance/Simulation/Application – Electrification + Energy Solutions

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To direct and participate in the concept and design of complex electrical engineering modelling and simulation projects for Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) application and in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, serviceability at the most affordable cost. Performance/Simulation/Application Engineer with experience in modelling, simulation and validation of Electrical systems such as Invertors, Converters, Transformers etc. The role will be responsible for Simulation for E+ES systems and components working with a global team. A strong understanding of Power systems fundamentals and operations is required. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Determining detailed functional requirements for E+ES and Components and implement the same in Simulation environment to evaluate technical characteristics 
• Understand the electrical schematics, electronic architecture and overall goal of testing. 
• Set up applications on the HIL based on the project needs - design HIL harnesses and co-ordinate the harness builds. 
• Develop and execute test cases and correlate them with the overall Design Verification Plans (DVP's). 
• Review the test results with the internal process partners. 
• Actively participate in Built In Quality (BIQ) & feature review meetings. 
• Automate the test cases as necessary. 
• Be a champion for Quality. 
• Work with the peer test engineers to standardize and benchmark validation best practices. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, with working experience in Power Systems 
• At least 6 years hands on experience in dSPACE/Opal-RT or similar HIL hardware & software tools. 
• At least 6 years hands on experience with calibration tools like Vector Canape/Canalyzer, ATI Vision etc., 
• At least 4 years programming experience in either Python or C/C++ 
• Hands on experience on dSPACE Automation Desk or RT-Lab 
• Version control tools like GIT/GIT Hub, SVN, etc., 
• High level of proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink   
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills   
• Excellent analytical and communication skills  
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills 

Top Candidates Will Also Have: 

• Strong project management skills – Developing, maintaining and executing to a project management plan. Ability to develop & leverage a global network of engineering resources. 
• Advanced knowledge of Controls development of Inverters, Chargers controls with a focus on strategies development for various product operations scenarios  
• Advanced knowledge of Matlab / Simulink with a focus on automation of simulation and code-generation for embedded platforms  
• Working knowledge of Power Electronics design and simulation, focussing on different converter topologies, thermal simulations, etc  
• Advanced knowledge of the model-based software development, MIL/SIL/HIL based validation, and embedded software development 
• Willingness to travel domestic/international up to 10% when job role requires 

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.  At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.  

Additional Information: This job required 5days working from office.

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