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AVL Powertrain UK Ltd offers a job in the United Kingdom (GB) as

Battery Modelling and Simulation Engineer

 

AVL Powertrain UK is currently seeking a highly motivated engineer with a pro-active attitude, excellent problem-solving skills and solid technical engineering background.  You will join a highly dynamic team working on new technologies in the fields of electrification and powertrain performance in the automotive industry.
 
You will join the CAE & Data Science team and co-operate closely with our established engineering team, whilst taking responsibility within our internal and customer projects. Your role will be focused on cell modelling, and battery simulation activities.

Our engineers are typically exposed to multiple different projects during their career working with us. The role is therefore particularly suited to people who will enjoy the opportunity to gain experience in new areas and who can rapidly self-start, combining creative and analytical problem-solving skills.

  

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

•    Support system analysis projects, across internal and customer opportunities covering a range of battery and powertrain concepts
•    Perform data processing and analysis, with reporting to internal and customer teams and management
•    Develop battery and powertrain models and perform thermal/electrical simulation activities
•    Carry out analysis using 1-D and 3-D modelling techniques as applicable
•    Present results and recommendation of analysis to stakeholders
•    Monitor project progress and provide feedback to Senior Engineer 
•    Support internal AVL presentations and participate in trainings and knowledge exchange

 

YOUR PROFILE:

 

Essential:
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, Electric/Electronics)
•    Understanding of automotive electrification performance and fundamentals for future and emerging powertrain technologies
•    Experience in battery and/or powertrain modelling and simulation, model correlation & validation against test data
•    Experience in MATLAB / Simulink / Simscape
•    Excellent analytical skills with ability to make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines 
•    Self-starter with the ability work with high level instruction
•    Ability to communicate technical information effectively
•    Flexibility to work across multiple projects/locations
•    Open minded, flexible ‘can do’ attitude

Preferable:
•    Experienced in powertrain simulation techniques and tools (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Python, AVL CRUISE™ M, GT-power) across virtual development, verification, and validation
•    3D modelling techniques for EV battery thermal analysis (e.g. AVL FIRE, ANSYS FLUENT, STAR-CCM+)
•    Controls and calibration development using software or hardware in the loop

 

WE OFFER:

 

•    EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
•    Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
•    Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan  
•    Cycle to Work Scheme
•    22 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
•    Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
•    Pension scheme 
•    Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
•    One paid professional membership annually

 

 

If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.

 

Annual Remuneration: Due to UKVI compliance requirements, we are obligated to state the annual gross salary (full-time) for this position. The salary range is between £30,000  - £45,000 and we will offer market-conforming remuneration taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

 

Job posted on: 16/04/2024
Closing date: 17/05/2024

 

We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more: www.avl.com

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Location: 

Coventry, GB

Company:  AVL Powertrain UK Ltd
Job Function:  Simulation
Contract Type:  Permanent
Posting Date:  Apr 17, 2024
Job ID:  33183

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more: www.avl.com


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