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United Kingdom

Bristol, City Of Bristol, Gb

- Hybrid control algorithm development- Testing - Data analysis- Defining high level hybrid system requirements

Irvine, Ca, Us

- Integration and consolidation of Simulink/ Simscape/ GT Thermal Plant Models inside Simulink.- Integration of various fidelities of thermal controller inside Simulink- Verification of Thermal and Propulsion Models- CarMaker/ Simulink/ Simscape/ GT co-simulation- Vehicle model/ propulsion system/ thermal system feature addition, troubleshooting and bug fixing.- Isolated Propulsion + Thermal simulation (no vehicle model).

Irvine, Ca, Us

Engineer working in the Vehicle Modelling Team, which sits within Attributes & Performance.Tasks, Responsibilities & Achievements:- Single person responsible for maintaining the Simulink Propulsion System Model & Data- Working with other component teams (Motor, Motor Thermal, Inverter, Gearbox, etc.) to define vehicle model requirements and interfaces at component-level.- Working with thermal attribute, performance attribute and durability team to improve propulsion system model capability.- Integrating component models into a propulsion system model- Building a single propulsion model capable of simulating different powertrain architectures.- Enhancing model features based on requests coming from model users or stakeholders.- Developing vehicle-level thermal simulation capability- Focus on improving propulsion system model to gain simulation speed. This could involve multi-fidelity subsystem models that balance speed vs fidelity.- Developing basic control systems (e.g. disconnect clutch controller)- Modelling for FMU-preparation.- Supporting Driver-in-the-Loop simulator activities with regards to propulsion.- Supporting definition of vehicle database with regards to storage and modification of propulsion data.- Model and simulation results debugging and fault-finding.

Frankfurt, Hessen, De

Engineer working in Systems and Control Team of Power Electronics and eMachines department:- Vehicle-level simulation for electric GT car power (motor) and energy (battery) requirements. Included modelling a known race-track and vehicle inertias, tires and aero of a known car using IPG CarMaker software - 400V Inverter HW and SW system release testing using dyno.- 48V system testing with focus on 12V DC-DC converter.- Thermal requirements engineering for Vehicle Control Unit (VCU).- Setting up and monitoring of automated thermal design verification (DV) testing for HV contactor module.

Coventry, West Midlands, Gb

Placement for industrial MSc thesis project.Project title: Energy Demand of Electric Supercharger for Mild-Hybrid Gasoline Engine.Skills & experience gained: - Matlab & Simulink powertrain and vehicle modelling- Mild-hybrid control strategy, energy management and limitations.- Project management of gasoline engine simulation.- Problem decomposition and target/ requirement setting.

Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, De

Intern working in Automotive Special Service Tool R&D Engineering team.Skills and experiences gained:- 3D CAD modelling (Solidworks) of tools and virtual testing against OEM CAD - mainly Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin.- Production of 2D technical drawings.- Communication of 2D drawings to suppliers for prototype quotes.- Admin of drawings for improved data management.- High-Voltage battery service tools included.

Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, De

Assembly line work similar to previous work experience. Greater emphasis on improving average vehicle quality.

Wolfsburg, Niedersachsen, De

Was a part of the most productive summer factory vacation in Volkswagen Wolfsburg history - 22,300 cars produced in 3 weeks. Working student on the Volkswagen Golf 7/ Golf Sportsvan assembly line, covering various tasks: - aligning all hinged body panels (doors, bonnet and tailgate) for optimum fit to chassis and ensuring consistent panel gaps- securing cooler grille protectors to vehicles- repainting screws where paint had scraped away- inspecting the work of colleagues and teaching them more efficient techniques of achieving higher quality fitsTriple shift basis rotating every week (early, late and night). Saturdays included.

Msc, Sustainable Automotive Engineering

Beng, Mechanical Engineering

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