Subject Matter Expert - Propulsion System CAE

About the job

REQ ID: 121426
JOB TITLE: Subject Matter Expert - Propulsion System CAE
SALARY: £42,500 - £56,200
POSTING END DATE: 17 January 24
LOCATION: Warwickshire

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Do you want to come and work in a highly skilled, diverse and dynamic team working on cutting edge products and tools across a number of world class propulsion systems and vehicles?  We are recruiting talented Subject Matter Expert (SME) associated to Propulsion System CAE to join our highly technical team working in CAE for current and new technologies on an exciting range of electrified products to support the JLR reimagine strategy.

Residing within the Propulsion Virtual Engineering group, we provide vehicle level performance and efficiency modelling across all electrified vehicle programmes. In the Subject Matter Expert (SME) role, you’ll be working closely with the Propulsion System CAE Technical Specialist on resolving the most urgent issues in modelling of propulsion attributes (Efficiency, Performance, Offroad, Gradeability, lifetime durability), functions and systems to support the vehicle programmes

This is a diverse role with the opportunity to problem solve – those who enjoy a challenge will really enjoy being an SME in our team!

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities 

• Conduct ad hoc and urgent issue resolution in modelling of propulsion attributes (Efficiency, Performance, Offroad, Gradeability, lifetime durability), functions and systems to support squads throughout BEV, PHEV and MHEV programmes.
• Assist the Technical Specialist in issue resolution in target setting, gateway status reporting, technology / component selection and elements of powertrain calibration development.
• Issue resolution to support physical testing using system CAE models
• New System CAE Tool validation to define the confidence in the tool
• Develop a quick fix to a task without a process or an automations to optimise delivery and deliver to the off cycle team for product ionisation and wider rollout

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Substantial industrial experience of using various 1D CAE toolsets to assess and verify vehicle/powertrain efficiency and performance 
• Good analytical capability and breadth of CAE experience in Matlab/Simulink
• Proven success in complex system model validation, optimisation and correlation
• Previous experience and background in solving complex technical ideas and challenges
• Previous experience of delivering engineering or analytical projects
• Able to identify and respond to the strengths and limitations of computer-based modelling and simulation
• A strong working knowledge of electrified powertrain architectures and operating characteristics
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SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all