Powertrain Development Engineer

Jaguar TCS Racing; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Electric Car Scheme

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Additional 5 days per year option

Childcare Benefits

Free on-site gym access

Discounted national memberships

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Kidlington is seeking a Powertrain Development Engineer to design electronic hardware for Formula E powertrains. The ideal candidate will have experience with PCB design, traction inverters, and embedded programming. This position offers a vibrant work environment and numerous employee benefits including private medical insurance and a flexible attitude to working hours.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using PCB design software such as the Cadence tool chain.
• Experience with traction inverters and/or motor design is advantageous.
• Practical experience and soldering skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust electronic hardware designs.
• Conduct physical testing and prototype evaluation of electronic hardware.
• Support vehicle testing and troubleshooting on Rig and Track.
• Collaborate with groups to capture design requirements and support sign-off.
• Support vehicle testing and troubleshooting on rig and track.

Skills

Proactive attitude

PCB design software proficiency

Experience with traction inverters

Power electronics knowledge

Embedded C Programming

Soldering skills

Flexible working attitude

Tools

Cadence tool chain

Job description

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Jaguar TCS Racing is at the forefront of electric motorsport innovation, competing in the electrifying Formula E Championship. As part of the legendary Jaguar brand, our team is dedicated to pioneering advancements in electric vehicle technology, sustainability, and performance. With a rich heritage in racing and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric mobility, Jaguar TCS Racing combines passion, expertise, and cutting-edge technology to compete at the highest levels of motorsport.

An opportunity has arisen for a Powertrain Development Engineer to join the Jaguar TCS Racing department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the Role

To support the Design & Development of Formula E powertrain equipment (MGU, Inverter, Low voltage power and control systems & Software).

What you will do

• Design and deliver robust and reliable electronic hardware designs.
• Physical testing and prototype evaluation of electronic hardware.
• Maintain and support de-bug activities for current powertrain, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Collaborate with group to capture design requirements and support system sign-off.
• Support on vehicle testing and troubleshooting (Rig and Track) where relevant.
• The Research and Development for future powertrain design.
• Assist in Identifying ways to improve the department and personnel performance.

About You

• To have a ‘can do’ proactive attitude day in day out and proactively support and collaborate with others.
• Proficient in using PCB design software such as the Cadence tool chain.
• Experience of traction inverters and/ or motor design would be advantageous along with experience in power electronics, PCB design, physical testing.
• Experience with Embedded C Programming of microcontrollers would be beneficial.
• Practical experience and soldering skills are desired.
• Complete tasks given within agreed time frames.
• Flexible attitude to working hours.
• To follow and actively enforce the company’s health and Safety and HV policies.

What is in it for you?

• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site 24/7 gym access at HQ and discounted national memberships

Our Commitment

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.