Principal Mechanical Engineer- Electric Motors

Green Talent Network; Bicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Technical Specialist to join their R&D team in Bicester. This role focuses on designing and developing cutting-edge electric powertrains and components, including motors, inverters, and gearboxes. The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical design experience and proficiency in 3D CAD software. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electric traction technology. If you're passionate about automotive innovation and eager to contribute to state-of-the-art projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical design for electric traction machines.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electric powertrains and related components.
• Conduct performance validation and lifetime testing of designs.

Skills

Mechanical Design of Electric Motors

3D CAD software

Calculation and definitions of bearings

Cooling systems integration

Mechanical Stress analysis

CFD

GD&T

FMEA

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

My client is looking for a Technical Specialist (Mechanical) to work within a dedicated R&D eMotor team in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
The company designs, develops and tests tailor-made, highly efficient compact electric powertrains, drives, machines and inverters for traction applications. As part of their UK expansion, they are looking for talented Engineers to join our Research & Development team.

Ideal candidate requires:

1. Extensive experience with Mechanical Design of Electric Motors, Inverters and Gearboxes.
2. Extensive experience with 3D CAD software (Solidworks preferred, but open for others).
3. Experience with calculation and definitions of bearings, gears and seals.
4. Experience with castings, plastics parts, weldings, assembly tooling, jigs and fixtures.
5. Experience with 2D drawings, GD&T, design for manufacture, FMEA.
6. Experience with cooling systems and systems integration.
7. Experience with performance, validation and lifetime testing.

Desirable skills:

1. Desirable experience with Mechanical Stress analysis and CFD.

Any of the following apply to you?

1. An Engineer with relevant work experience in electric traction machines & inverters? (A PhD will be considered as work experience)
2. Passionate about state-of-the-art automotive electric traction?
3. A creative thinker and problem solver?
4. A strong communicator?
5. Ready to work closely with a global team of experts in the field of electric powertrains.

If any of the above apply to you, then get in touch.