This is how you will grow:Focused on maximizing range and energy efficiency for electric and hybrid vehicles, this role involves setting efficiency targets, conducting simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate energy-saving features. The Range and Efficiency Engineer ensures optimal vehicle performance by improving aerodynamics, rolling resistance, powertrain efficiency.
- Set and track range and efficiency targets specific to electric and hybrid powertrains, aligning performance with product requirements and customer expectations.
- Conduct detailed simulations to optimize vehicle aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and powertrain efficiency using tools like MATLAB/Simulink.
- Collaborate with aerodynamics, thermal, and powertrain engineering teams to integrate energy-efficient technologies and design optimizations, including lightweight materials and regenerative braking systems.
- Analyze vehicle designs for energy loss sources and implement design modifications to maximize range and minimize power consumption.
- Correlate simulation results with real-world on-road data, refining models to improve predictive accuracy and ensure efficient performance under varying driving conditions.
- Document findings and recommendations for range and efficiency improvements, providing actionable insights and design feedback for future product iterations.
- Develop methods for continuous improvement in vehicle energy efficiency, exploring advanced materials, aerodynamics enhancements, and power management strategies.
- Conduct vehicle range tests in various environmental conditions, including different temperatures, terrains, and load scenarios, to assess the impact on battery efficiency and overall vehicle performance.
- Model building
- Script Writing
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in MATLAB/Simulink, including power train block set,
- Experience in tool development
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong understanding of aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and their impact on electric and hybrid vehicle efficiency.
- Familiarity with electric vehicle systems, such as battery management, powertrain control, and regenerative braking.
- Strong communication skills
Bonus
- Experience in co-simulation between Matlab Simulink and GT Suite
- Familiarity with GT Suite and Electrified Vehicle thermal systems
Requirements
This is how you will take us forward:- Works well in a team and fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment.
- Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and working with incomplete or evolving information.
- Works closely with power electronics, battery systems, and control systems engineers to integrate thermal and energy solutions seamlessly.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support the production and assembly of Energy sub-systems.
- Familiarity with VW Group systems and prior experience on VW Group programs preferred.
- German language proficiency preferred.
- Ability to relocate to (or reside in) the Charlotte office.
- 3-10 years experience
