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For more information, visit turntide.com.\n Job Overview\nThe Senior Motor Control Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and testing of motor control algorithms for various motor types, including PMAC, Induction Motor, and SRM. This role involves utilizing dynamic system simulation tools and engaging in high-performance motor control algorithm research. The Senior Motor Controls Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing support to applications, validation, and software teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and company procedures.\nThis position reports to the Director, Software & Control Engineering and works collaboratively within the team and wider business.\nKey Responsibilities\nIn this role the Senior Motor Control Engineer will have following key responsibilities:\nDesign and Testing:\nDesign, development and test of motor control algorithms for PMAC (including IPM), Induction Motor, SynRM, and SRM (Switched Reluctance Motor), as well as potentially other motor types.\nDesign, development and test of controls schemes for vehicles.\nDevelop dynamic system simulation models using MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, and other tools.\nAccurately model motor, inverter, and system performance to meet target specifications.\nDeveloping procedures for motor and system testing\n\nAlgorithm Development:\nResearch and develop novel high-performance motor control algorithms.\nCarry out motor characterization and motor controller sign-off procedures.\n\nSupport and Specification:\nProvide technical support to applications, validation, software, and sales\nReview system requirement and specify design and test requirements.\nDocument design architecture and high-level designs, producing user guides and white papers to be consumed by all levels of the business and externally.\n\nSoftware Development:\nDevelop software modules and tools using C and Python.\nEnsure software design follows company quality and safety procedures.\nInterpret customer and product specifications to create functional software specifications.\n\nCompliance:\nEnsure work is carried out safely and complies with local 5S protocols.\nCommunicate findings, issues, constraints, delays, and progress to internal customers and supervisors.\n\nThe Requirements\nA degree or equivalent in the following discipline is required: BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent. 2.1 or higher grade.\nExtensive knowledge of core motor types used in traction drive applications and their operation.\nProficiency in vector control methods and modulation schemes for VSIs.\nStrong understanding of physical principles in motor drives and vehicle applications.\nBasic understanding of power electronics and electrical laws.\nExtensive experience with MATLAB/Simulink and associated code generation tools.\nFamiliarity with MAB Modelling Guidelines and debugging models.\nExperience and proficiency in development of real-time embedded software (e.g. C/C++ language) as well as debugging on real-time embedded systems.\nExperience with laboratory test equipment, dynamometers, and performance testing equipment.\nExperience working in high voltage labs.\nTroubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nWillingness to travel within the UK and abroad for business needs.\nFlexible approach to work, recognizing changes in the emphasis of duties.\nBonus Points\nIt would also be great (but not essential) if you also had:\nExperience working on projects for use in automotive safety critical applications (e.g. ISO26262, ISO21434), or similar systems, using agile development techniques.\nExperience using Python.\nExperience in the whole software development lifecycle, ideally, the V-model lifecycle.\nExperience working alongside and collaborating with controls and hardware engineering teams.\nKnowledge of typical optimisation techniques and how to apply these to real-time systems.\nExperience of software development for safety critical applications standards required by ISO26262.\nExperience of software development for cybersecurity applications standards required by ISO21434.\nTurntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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