Low Voltage Systems Engineer
EE Low Voltage Systems Engineer Scope & Skills summary
Scope of Work
- Develop, Integrate, Validate, and Sign off Low Voltage Systems, across all relevant projects
- Responsibility for hardware and software management (System 42), check & approve circuit diagrams (Schaltplans), support the development of functions, networking, and communications between ECUs. Use diagnostic troubleshooting skills to resolve vehicle issues.
- Support all Compliance, Functional Safety, and Golden Rules (ENG 005 036 Emissions Control Module Application Process) activities as required.
Key Deliverables
- Develop, Integrate and Validate the Low Voltage Components, both on and off vehicle, for all relevant projects in line with the company Product Emergence Process.
- Work cross functionally within Electrical & Electronics, Whole Vehicle, Body & Trim, and Motion Engineering R&D departments, to deliver a Low Voltage system that meets customer and vehicle requirements.
- Introduce and validate platform changes on projects as required.
- Support part introductions, Technical changes, B-Releases, BMGs, K-Releases for Low Voltage components and associated fixings.
- Provide all relevant information on Low Voltage Systems to Production, Aftersales, Logistics, Purchase, and Project management
- Manage suppliers and coordinate with group Low Voltage System Engineers to deliver fully functional Low Voltage Systems for Bentley future vehicles.
- Deliver Functional Safety Documentation Sign Off for the Low Voltage Energy Management function (ENG 005 026)
- Deliver components to the vehicle following Golden Rules processes for the Low Voltage System strategies; including: documenting and tailoring the agreed deliverables & timing to deliver the components, the support of creating approval (AES/BES) documentation in the SCD tool.
- Fully validate base software Low Voltage functional sign off and calibration for the Low Voltage Energy Management parameter dataset.
Skills/Experience requested
- Understanding of vehicle Low Voltage Systems and components, including energy management software functions, starter motors & alternators, DC/DC converters, 12V battery technology (Lead acid/AGM/LFP) and battery sensing modules.
- An understanding of medium (48V) and high voltage systems and their interaction with low voltage systems
- Understanding of 12V DC high power systems, fusing cable sizing, and knowledge of vehicle in-circuit resistance.
- Knowledge of 12V battery charging: technology, charging profiles, diagnostic testers, and understanding of battery CCA/C20 standards (SAE, DIN, EA)
- Knowledge of 12V system requirements: quiescent, ignition/key-on, dynamic, and run-on load management and consumption in all environmental conditions
- Understanding crash/failure modes for testing 12V power delivery
- Experience with modelling and simulation for performance and ageing predictions
- Experience with CAN, Flexray and LIN bus systems
- Experience with Vector Tools – CANape, CANoe, CANanalyser, INCA and Diagra, NI Labview and Diadem
- Understand how to use Vehicle Diagnostic tools (ODIS, IDEX) to support root cause investigation work
- Electronic/electrical fault finding and problem-solving
- Understanding of software development
- Experience of writing electronic system specifications
- Understand Functional Safety and Golden Rules processes, including familiarity of supporting tools: SCD, FAHST, CRETA Pilot, DMS
- Cross functional working, both within and outside Engineering
- Systems Engineering experience
Excellent package and opportunity. Call Rachel NOW on 07810 000924 or apply online with LinkedIn