Senior Electrical Engineer

Purpose of the job:

Drive the design, development, and validation of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and power electronics for electric vehicles. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of power electronics and electrical distribution networks throughout the vehicle development lifecycle as from initial requirements definition through manufacturing and service implementation.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

Develop and analyze HV system power electronics requirements and validation plans

Design and analyze HV and LV power distribution networks for electric vehicles

Model, develop, and test power electronics systems with comprehensive validation plans up to full vehicle level

Perform electrical power load calculations and distribution network optimization

Analyze fault tolerances, reliability metrics, and manufacturing feasibility

Test and validate vehicle control strategies and communication protocols including CAN

Execute test cases on HV components using laboratory measurement devices

Develop component requirements, specifications, and technical documentation

Validate electric vehicle components against defined engineering requirements

Develop activities related to Functional Safety standards (ISO 26262)

Interface with systems engineering teams for integration of electrical components

Provide technical recommendations to Applications and Systems engineers for high-power electric components

Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility of electrical systems

Participate in supplier sourcing processes and manage engineering supplier relationships

Monitor and oversee assembly processes of HV systems

Conduct in-vehicle tests and test bench evaluations of HV system physical functions

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or related field. (Master's is a plus).

Required Experience:

3-5 years of professional experience in electrical, electronic, electromechanical, or control systems engineering

Proven experience in HV/LV power distribution network design and electrical power load calculations Hands-on experience with electric circuit design, analysis, and comprehensive understanding of electric vehicle systems

Experience with vehicle harness design using CATIA Electrical or similar tools

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink modeling and simulation for electrical systems

Experience with vehicle electrical testing and validation in laboratory environments

Background in automotive communication protocols (CAN) and CANoe software

Hands-on experience working with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, DC programmable loads, automated test benches)

Working knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems and power electronics fundamentals

Familiarity with ISO 26262 Functional Safety principles.

Preferred Experience :

Background in Functional Safety (ISO 26262) development processes and implementation

Experience with manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Supplier management and technical collaboration experience

Electric machines modeling and analysis experience

Experience with V-cycle development methodology

Exposure to Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Skills and Abilities:

Technical Competencies:

Electrical system design and power electronics analysis

Circuit simulation and validation

Automotive communication protocols and diagnostics

Test bench development and execution

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Cross-functional collaboration and communication

Attention to detail with system level thinking

Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities