Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan USA

Join a talented and ambitious global engineering consultancy specialising in the rapid engineering and development of sustainable electrified propulsion systems and associated technologies, working directly and collaboratively with automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, aerospace and defence OEMs, Tier-1s and industry research bodies through our technical centres in North America, the U.K. and India.

You’ll be applying innovation and initiative on a daily basis to design and prototype propulsion and actuation systems for a new age of sustainable technology, within a refreshing, team-focused, rewarding culture and a 4½ day standard working week. Engineers are our priority, and development of their technical skills and business experience is our working goal. The systems we develop range from 1 Watt to mega-Watts and power vehicles and applications on land, in the air and on water and enabling our global customer base to do things that have not been done before. If this is your type of challenge, carry on reading and apply below.

What you will need

Essential:

• Extensive experience in the development of power electronics, ideally power inverters or switch mode power supplies (experience in OBC and DC/DC also valuable)
• Experience in the design of digital and mixed signal control and interface circuits.
• Familiar with digital motor control schemes for a variety of motor technologies (IPM, SPM, ASM, SR etc) – FOC, field weakened operation, overmodulation, harmonic current injection for NVH, fault and protection schemes etc.
• Experience in the optimisation of power electronic attributes such as: EMI/EMC, thermal, NVH, efficiency, etc.
• The ability to plan and lead multi-person development projects and develop technical relationships with customers.

Desirable:

• Expertise in the development of systems in the simulation environment including use of state-of-the-art engineering tools and HiL systems.
• A track record in the development of power electronics hardware in a lab, rig and vehicle environment for demanding applications
• The ability to manage PCB layout, mechanical system design and the manufacture and assembly of power electronics components systems.
• Experience in the simulation and design of fluid systems, thermal simulation and management in power electronics systems.
• Training in the safe use of high power, high voltage development and test equipment such as high-power battery emulators, PSUs, power analysers, loads, motor test dynos etc within a dedicated high voltage development lab and EDU test facility, up to 1MW and 800 Vdc

What we can offer

An environment where you can be yourself and realise your full potential by having the support of the people you work with,

A people-oriented work culture, where we always follow through on our projects, no matter how big the challenge, and aim to build lasting relationships with our clients,

A competitive salary and benefits package which recognises your exceptional value to our business. These include:

Key Responsibilities

You will be:

• Utilising state of the art simulation techniques and design tools to design, develop and prototype power electronic systems.
• Developing new methods to solve industry problems, generating market leading solutions.
• Responsible for the delivery of technical work packages and entire projects
• Leading by example implementing DSD’s technical processes to ensure it is executed to the highest quality when developing others in standards of drawings and technical reporting.
• Managing multi person/cross functional projects to achieve budgeted margin and maintain an excellent relationship with customers, whilst being accountable to the operations board for their outcome
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships on behalf of the function with key account responsibilities to maintain and build revenue streams in your sector.
• Taking an active role in the professional development of others within the function
• An active stake holder in the Electrified Powertrain functions quality system, generating and developing technical and procedural capabilities and ensuring their continuous development.
• Marketing DSD through technical and commercial forums, conferences, and white papers
• Managing challenging proposals and quotes that define the strategy of the project while mitigating technical and commercial risks.

General Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for your own continual development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contributing to the team ethic at work
• Acting as a role model for DSD’s values and professional standards
• Developing your personal reputation with your peers and within customers and suppliers as an ambassador of DSD
• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges
• Adapting to the needs of a growing and developing business
• Willing to undertake short and long haul-travel on behalf of the company.
• Being fully aware of and actively complying with DSD’s policies and procedures

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of the role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills of the role holder. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

DSD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes all applications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or disability.