Battery Simulation and Verification engineer

For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars.

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As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world’s most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.

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Job Purpose:

To be responsible for simulation, integration and validation of the HV Battery systems at component, pack and vehicle level, across all AML programmes:

• Working with Battery and BMS Engineers to define component functionality and integration test through the development.
• Defining the associated 1D models for battery systems and its sub-components as well as the overall plant models.
• Being the main point of contact for the team, supporting vehicle test activities
• Ownership of the MiL activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• As part of the Battery working group, you’ll be responsible to conduct the validation plans as well as analyze and debug any battery issue coming from the fleet.
• Working closely with Battery and BMS Engineers to define component functionality and integration tests required for each stage of the development cycle.
• Developing and coordinating test plans to ensure the BMS is fully validated by the time the certification is required.
• Developing plant models for cells, contactors, sensors, and other components of the battery systems.
• Conducting software tests on component, rig and vehicles to validate different functionalities, using the quality processes for automotive industry: 8D, Ishikawa, etc.
• Issue tracking reported during testing: being part of the root cause analysis team, ensuring the adequate validation.
• Task tracking – Weekly program status report as part of the Battery working group.

Qualification & Experience:

• Advanced understanding of Battery Systems and BMS - State flow, Diagnostic, Fault thresholds, Software flashing
• Advanced understanding of Vehicle communication protocols, such as CAN, LIN and Ethernet
• Hands-on experience working with vehicle LV and HV systems.
• Expert user of MATLAB - Simulink
• Strong user of Simscape.
• Prior modelling experience on thermal and electrical domains.
• Communication toolsets: VECTOR toolset (CANaylzer/ CANoe) or Bosh (ETAS / INCA).
• Prior experience modelling the mechanical domain.
• Prior battery component design experience, such as busbars, connectors, etc.
• Automotive electrical design and development.
• Engineering Degree in Electrical, Electronic and/or related field.

Behaviours:

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self-motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise multiple inputs into succinct summary.
• Accomplished writer of technical and project status reports.
• Fluent presenter of technical information at all levels including to senior director level at AML and in external companies.
• Ability to challenge experts, consultants and seniors by presenting measured opinion.
• Passion for the advancement of hybrid and electric powertrain and vehicle technology.

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