Principal Engineer - Gasoline & Hybrid Products - Northamptonshire - £35k - 43k per year + excellent + benefits (JSK-98343)

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Principal Engineer - Gasoline & Hybrid Products
Northamptonshire, England
£35k - 43k per year + excellent + benefits

This company leads the world in integrated engine and powertrain solutions from clean sheet design concept through castings, manufacture and vehicle installation to calibration, onboard diagnostics and telemetry.

They are looking to appoint a Principal Engineer to support the development and improvement of the capabilities of the company in line with product group strategy; support gasoline and hybrid powertrain/vehicle projects and support business development activities when required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to take lead in the development of the power electronics specification and layout for hybrid-electric vehicle projects within the passenger car sector.

Duties will include:

Provide support to both in-house and external projects

Support the development of the product group, both technical capabilities and improved working practices

Assist with the preparation of engineering program quotations

Prepare technical reports

Assist with the preparation of technical papers and presentations

Assist with the advancement of the technical capability of the product group and assist in the development of the product group strategy

Contribute to the technical capability of the product group

Support business development opportunities, in conjunction with the business development function

Further responsibility for line management of other engineers as required (including training and personal development), undertaking presentations to internal and external customers and providing support to project teams.
Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, or international equivalent

A postgraduate qualification or chartered status would be an advantage

An in-depth understanding of power electronic components and experience of their application to modern variable speed drives

Experience

Ideal knowledge and experience :-

• Electrical Engineering degree (other degrees and qualifications considered with appropriate experience)
• Experience with high voltage electrical traction systems knowledge (batteries, electric machines, inverters, DC-DC converters);
• Experience of controls software or hardware for control systems application, especially CAN, desirable but not essential.

Minimum 4 years power electronics experience, preferably gained within an automotive OEM or a consultancy focussed on hybrid or electric vehicles

Skills

Able to supervise and motivate others

Able work as part of a team

Able to work from first principles

Creative problem solving skills

Detail conscious with an appreciation of customer requirements

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.