Lead Engineer - Inverter HW

Tata Technologies; Warwick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Lead Engineer for Inverter HW to drive the development of a traction inverter system. The role includes overseeing project execution, supplier management, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits as part of a global engineering team passionate about innovation.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

25 Days' Holiday

Private Health Care

Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles

Group Income Protection

Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Assurance

Health Shield - Private Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering automotive engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of ASPICE and functional safety standards.
• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the specification and delivery of the inverter system.
• Coordinate with Aston Martin’s suppliers and stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with quality, performance, and safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Electrothermal Modeling

Supplier Coordination

System Design

Quality Assurance

Technical Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

At Tata Technologies we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth we are now recruiting for a Lead Engineer - Inverter HW to be based at our customer's site in Gaydon.

Our Embedded Systems Solutions department (ESS) encompasses all activities outlined under the Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) process framework, including systems engineering, software engineering, coding, and all levels of functional testing. Beyond core development, ESS also integrates critical supporting processes such as project management, risk assessment, functional safety, and cybersecurity, ensuring compliance with ASPICE standards and delivering reliable, secure, and high-quality embedded systems & solutions.

The Role:

We are seeking a Project Engineer - Inverter HW to lead the specification and delivery of a 1-off inverter system, collaborating with Aston Martin's strategic inverter supplier. This role will work under the guidance of the Power Conversion Leader and Inverter Expert, ensuring seamless integration of the traction inverter into the vehicle from concept through to production. The engineer will drive design validation, supplier coordination, and technical leadership to meet quality, performance, and compliance standards.

Area of Responsibility

System Design & Development

• Lead delivery of a Traction Inverter system , overseeing its integration into the vehicle .

• Engage with AML EDU System and eMotor engineers and external suppliers to ensure timely production of EDU mechanical and electrical systems .

• Support EDU Systems component validation , conducting regular design reviews with cross-functional teams .

• Assist Test & Development teams with DVP planning & execution , ensuring supplier tests are completed on time .

• Define and achieve programme weight targets , supporting CAD engineers in system optimization .

• Support Virtual Verification activities , including packaging evaluations, 1D, and 3D analyses .

• Ensure CAD designs incorporate Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Serviceability (DFS) principles .

• Identify and contain potential quality concerns , applying engineering quality tools (FMEA, Robustness Studies) .

Supplier & Quality Management

• Support delivery of the Inverter commodity strategy within the EDU Simultaneous Engineering Team (SET) .

• Manage supplier interactions , ensuring requirement cascade, quality control, and logistics coordination .

• Complete Change Tracking Documents (CTDs), Engineering Release Notices (ERNs), and system updates for AML approval.

• Resolve engineering concerns using eCMS , implementing timely corrective actions .

• Oversee Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, and EMC compliance for inverter systems.

Project Planning & Execution

• Demonstrate expertise in electrothermal modeling, thermal management, and high-voltage electrical systems .

• Apply contactor sizing, pyro-fuse functionality, and current sensor analysis skills for system reliability.

• Ensure compliance with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and battery pack system integration methodologies .

• Maintain knowledge of busbar manufacturing processes, serviceability requirements, and mechanical system interactions .

Technical Leadership

• Work closely with cross-functional teams , including design engineers, validation specialists, and manufacturing experts .

• Engage in regular collaboration with AVL and AML simulation teams , ensuring accurate electrothermal modeling and system validation .

• Actively coordinate supplier relationships , managing quality assurance and logistics .

• Present technical information to the EDU SET , ensuring clear communication of inverter development progress.

In return for bringing your expertise to our business we offer a competitive salary along with excellent benefits including:
• Pension Scheme - We match employee contribution up to 5% of salary
• 25 Days' Holiday
• Private Health Care
• Tata Jaguar Land Rover Privilege Scheme - up to 20% off new JLR vehicles
• Group Income Protection
• Health Assured - Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Assurance
• Health Shield - Private Health Cash Plan

If you are passionate about bringing innovation to the projects you work on and want to join a global company, then this is the place for you.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest, each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will however retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.