REQ ID: 123341
JOB TITLE: Hybrid Vehicle 1D CAE Lead Engineer
SALARY: £49,392 - £60,000

POSTING END DATE: 29/04/2024
POSTING END DATE: 13/05/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon

JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We are looking for an engineer to join us in the Propulsion System CAE team that resides within the Propulsion Virtual Engineering group. In the lead role, you and your small team will set up and run MATLAB/Simulink-based models to deliver analysis in support of vehicle target setting and verification for performance, fuel economy, emissions, efficiency and offroad attribute delivery for Mild Hybrid or Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicles.

Key accountabilities & responsibilities:

• Conducting 1D modelling of vehicle Efficiency, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Performance, Lifetime Durability and Offroad virtual test cases to size the system, provide status and support controls and calibration development
• Collaboration with internal suppliers of 1D simulation input data as necessary to ensure a value-add output
• Presentation of simulation results, analyses, conclusions and recommendations to customers
• Leading identification of 1D PT Systems CAE tool and/or process enhancement requirements to meet current & future powertrain systems for hybrid vehicles analysis needs
• Actively participate in planning sessions and once plans are agreed, manage you and your team’s time effectively to ensure robust, timely delivery of system assessments into programmes as per the planned sprint
• Develop a correlation plan for the hybrid vehicles you are analysing, conduct and support your team in performing detailed model correlation against physical test data, providing recommendation for future model improvement to increase robustness
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Substantial industrial experience of using 1D CAE toolsets to assess and verify vehicle/powertrain efficiency and performance
• Good analytical capability and breadth of CAE experience in Matlab/Simulink
• Proven success in complex system model validation, optimisation and correlation
• Able to identify and respond to the strengths and limitations of computer-based modelling and simulation
• A strong working knowledge of electrified powertrain architectures and operating characteristics
• Ability to develop highly effective cross-departmental relationships

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.