Electric Motor Development Engineer (EV)

ZipRecruiter; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electric vehicle sector seeks an Electric Motor Development Engineer (EV) to join their R&D team. The role involves designing innovative vehicle systems, conducting performance evaluations, and applying cutting-edge technologies to enhance product offerings. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in an R&D environment and demonstrate a strong educational background in engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of hands-on R&D experience in relevant fields.
• Solid understanding of systems like batteries and motor controllers.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and evaluate mechanical and electrical systems for vehicles.
• Lead technical investigations and analyze performance of components.
• Develop bespoke test rigs for both laboratory and on-track testing.

Skills

Data acquisition

Data analysis tools

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering

MSc or PhD

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting role for a Electric Motor Development Engineer (EV) who will join our client’s team, a developer of electric vehicles whose mission is to bring real engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars. The successful candidate will help create the next of ground breaking electric vehicle technologies.

The Electric Motor Development Engineer (EV) will:

• Design, prototype, and evaluate cutting-edge mechanical and electrical systems for high-performance vehicles.
• Lead technical investigations and analyse the performance of components and assemblies.
• Develop and operate bespoke test rigs for both laboratory and on-track testing.
• Work in close partnership with simulation, design, and engineering teams to translate insights into real-world applications.
• Research and apply emerging technologies to shape the next of vehicle platforms.

The Electric Motor Development Engineer (EV) will have:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering; an MSc or PhD is a strong plus.
• At least 3 years of hands-on R&D experience in electric vehicles, motorsport, aerospace, or a similar domain.
• Strong background in data acquisition and analysis tools such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, or equivalent.
• Proven experience of calibration.
• Solid understanding of systems such as batteries, motor controllers, or thermal management.
• Innovative thinker comfortable with rapid development cycles and evolving technical challenges.

If you thrive in an R&D-driven environment and are excited by fast-paced innovation and real-world impact, then apply online today — we’ll be in touch to share more details!