Low Voltage Systems Engineer

EE Low Voltage Systems Engineer Scope & Skills summary

Scope of Work

* Develop, Integrate, Validate, and Sign off Low Voltage Systems, across all relevant projects

* Responsibility for hardware and software management (System 42), check & approve circuit diagrams (Schaltplans), support the development of functions, networking, and communications between ECUs. Use diagnostic troubleshooting skills to resolve vehicle issues.

* Support all Compliance, Functional Safety, and Golden Rules (ENG (Apply online only) Emissions Control Module Application Process) activities as required.

Key Deliverables

* Develop, Integrate and Validate the Low Voltage Components, both on and off vehicle, for all relevant projects in line with the company Product Emergence Process.

* Work cross functionally within Electrical & Electronics, Whole Vehicle, Body & Trim, and Motion Engineering R&D departments, to deliver a Low Voltage system that meets customer and vehicle requirements.

* Introduce and validate platform changes on projects as required.

* Support part introductions, Technical changes, B-Releases, BMGs, K-Releases for Low Voltage components and associated fixings.

* Provide all relevant information on Low Voltage Systems to Production, Aftersales, Logistics, Purchase, and Project management

* Manage suppliers and coordinate with group Low Voltage System Engineers to deliver fully functional Low Voltage Systems for Bentley future vehicles.

* Deliver Functional Safety Documentation Sign Off for the Low Voltage Energy Management function (ENG (Apply online only))

* Deliver components to the vehicle following Golden Rules processes for the Low Voltage System strategies; including: documenting and tailoring the agreed deliverables & timing to deliver the components, the support of creating approval (AES/BES) documentation in the SCD tool.

* Fully validate base software Low Voltage functional sign off and calibration for the Low Voltage Energy Management parameter dataset.

Skills/Experience requested

* Understanding of vehicle Low Voltage Systems and components, including energy management software functions, starter motors & alternators, DC/DC converters, 12V battery technology (Lead acid/AGM/LFP) and battery sensing modules.

* An understanding of medium (48V) and high voltage systems and their interaction with low voltage systems

* Understanding of 12V DC high power systems, fusing cable sizing, and knowledge of vehicle in-circuit resistance.

* Knowledge of 12V battery charging: technology, charging profiles, diagnostic testers, and understanding of battery CCA/C20 standards (SAE, DIN, EA)

* Knowledge of 12V system requirements: quiescent, ignition/key-on, dynamic, and run-on load management and consumption in all environmental conditions

* Understanding crash/failure modes for testing 12V power delivery

* Experience with modelling and simulation for performance and ageing predictions

* Experience with CAN, Flexray and LIN bus systems

* Experience with Vector Tools – CANape, CANoe, CAN analyser, INCA and Diagra, NI Labview and Diadem

* Understand how to use Vehicle Diagnostic tools (ODIS, IDEX) to support root cause investigation work

* Electronic/electrical fault finding and problem-solving

* Understanding of software development

* Experience of writing electronic system specifications

* Understand Functional Safety and Golden Rules processes, including familiarity of supporting tools: SCD, FAHST, CRETA Pilot, DMS

* Cross functional working, both within and outside Engineering

* Systems Engineering experience

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