Initial 6-month contract
R&D project
Perth based
 
NES Fircroft has partnered with a company in the renewable energy sector, currently in the middle of a research and development project for a battery electric train.
The ideal candidate will either come from an automotive background and have experience working on batteries from an HV point of view.
 
Your role:

• Primarily responsible for systems engineering and supporting hardware/software development of High Voltage (HV) battery systems for series projects
• Concept feasibility study for best-fit selection in projects for future products, involving battery pack system and sub-systems research

• Responsible for system specification book and definition of system functions/features

• Creation of system DVP&R to validate features/functions at system-level

• Lead troubleshooting of hardware/software issues for system releases

• Lead system integration, into vehicle powertrain, of high voltage battery packs during project lifecycle

• Support and implement Quality engineering processes (system-/D-FMEA, ISO 26262, cybersecurity, field and development issue resolution)

• Resolution of technical and design issues, along with system release of technical drawings and production documentation
• Understand and evaluate mechanical, electrical and electronic sub-components’ performance, durability and reliability at the system-level
• Ensure compliance to the project management process by project owners to ensure all quality gates and SOP timelines are met

• Bench-marking and monitoring latest standardization and technology trends in the market to create component roadmaps
• Liaising with a range of key stakeholders on all technical aspects of projects
• Providing regular updates to the Principal including work progress, risks and priorities

 
 
About you:

• Bachelor's degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Electrical / Electronic / Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field of study

• 5 years of relevant experience in HV-battery systems (systems engineering, testing and release preferable)
• Deep knowledge of Lithium-ion battery systems
• Knowledge in hardware/software design of Electric Vehicle (EV) systems/components (<1500 VDC)

• Proven training/experience in automotive HV-safety and ISO26262
• Experience with EV system architectures, automotive ECUs and control systems
• Proficient in requirements and project management tools (Eg. DOORS, Confluence, JIRA etc.)
• Strong knowledge of automotive software analysis tools (Eg. CANoe, CANape etc.)
• Proven ability to debug failures at system level
• Strong foundation in systems and feature engineering processes and project experience in Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Knowledge of production technology and manufacturing engineering advantageous
• Driven to win and target-oriented
• Passion for automotive electrification

• Team player with strong analytical and communication skills

 
If you are interested in more information please click APPLY NOW or reach out to Emma Shaw at 0455 117 266 or emma.shaw@nesfircroft.com

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