Propulsion System Controls Test Engineer

Job Title 

Propulsion System Controls Test Engineer

About Canoo  

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose 

The Propulsion System Controls Test Engineer will be responsible for planning, conducting and reviewing testing activities to ensure the correct operation of the propulsion controls, electric motors and drive unit systems for Canoo’s electric vehicles.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position) 

• Plan, Develop and execute test cases for Propulsion Systems on HIL and in-vehicle
• Specify and plan installation of test equipment and facilities.
• Develop scripts to automate the Hardware in the Loop test systems using python.
• Verify all propulsion controls features and functions before software is deployed to customer vehicles
• Create Test to requirements coverage matrix for propulsion system controls features.
• Automation of test cases and test environment to achieve “lights out” testing.
• Support debugging of software issues at HIL bench and vehicle level.

Required Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with HIL tools such as Dspace/NI/Tracetronic ECUTEST
• Experience in modelling in Matlab/Simulink, GT-Suite.
• Experience in EV features such as the power electronics devices, electric motors and drive unit systems for electric vehicles.
• Capable of carrying out wiring/debugging HIL issues.
• Understand advanced concepts relating to RS-232/422/485, PWM, UDP, GPIB, CAN, LIN.
• Understanding of revision control software (SVN, GIT, etc.)
• Experience with low-level and high-level programming languages (C/C and Python)
• Experience working in Polarion and JIRA.

Preferred Experience  

• Knowledge of Battery Electric Vehicle architecture with detailed understanding of Powertrain, Battery, Chassis, Body, and 12Volt systems and an understanding of vehicle firmware
• Familiarity with electric motor controls and high voltage motor controller devices
• Knowledge of UDS ISO14229, debugging of vehicle buses: CAN/LIN/Ethernet

Travel Requirements

•  Business travel up to 20% annually.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here...  

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance  
• Equity Compensation 
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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