Thermal Control Engineer Job in Helmond, Netherlands

Electric cars have the potential to benefit everyone tremendously. Not only do they provide a way to reduce emissions and thereby provide us with cleaner air in our cities, electric cars are an important part of the solution to mitigate climate change.

At Lightyear, we love electric cars and know they will prove a turning point in history. We started the Lightyear because we could not just be bystanders of the electric car revolution. We have a very strong drive to accelerate the introduction of electric cars around the globe.

Thermal Control Engineer Job Description

What will you do as Thermal Control Engineer?
The primary focus of this role is the modeling of thermal systems and the development of control algorithms for thermal systems of our revolutionary car, Lightyear One. Being part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will make design choices and will be responsible for controlling the thermal flow together with colleagues. Your tasks will focus but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain models that accurately represent real-world systems
• Develop and run simulations and present results in a comprehensible manner
• Design controllers for complex systems
• Verify stability and performance of controlled systems
• Use Matlab/Simulink models for code generation and verification of controlled systems using hardware-in-the-loop tests
• Plan and coordinate validation and verification as required

Thermal Control Engineer Job Requirements

What do we expect from a Thermal Control Engineer at Lightyear?
To succeed in the dynamic world of Lightyear, pro-activity, professionalism, communication and adaptability are crucial. In addition, we are looking for someone with an ambitious attitude who learns from the past (tried and tested) but who is especially open to transforming new developments or ideas into the "tried and tested" of the future! You are also someone with a high sense of responsibility and a cooperative attitude. You are a self starter with a ‘can do’ mentality. You are committed, punctual, quality minded, a team player, flexible, stress resilient and of course a fast learner. Furthermore you'll bring:

• A completed Master of Science in Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering or similar with a focus on thermal engineering.
• At least 3 years of full-time work experience in modeling, control system development, and implementation in the field of thermal systems is required.
• Experience with refrigeration and coolant systems control design
• You are knowledgeable in control theory, signal processing, optimization and embedded engineering
• Knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer
• Knowledge on safety of refrigeration and coolant system components.
• Ability to describe systems at a fundamental level from laws of physics.
• Experience in Matlab/Simulink, C/C++
• You like to work in multi-disciplinary teams and manage the different stakeholders (thermal, electronics, mechanics, interior, exterior, integration, software etc)
• You are able to understand requirements and constraints on hardware performance
• Ability to think critically
• You are able to manage and plan projects independently
• You have strong communication skills in English (required). Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus
• Availability for 40 hours per week

• A high degree of freedom and independence in your role
• A role within a multidisciplinary team consisting of highly motivated, inquisitive and talented people with a broad diversity of experience
• A role at one of the fastest growing technical companies in the Netherlands with accompanying opportunities
• 40 vacation days a year. (based on full-time employment)
• Excellent travel allowance that encourages the use of public transport
• An interesting and balanced pension through Zwitserleven that is in line with the mission of Lightyear
• The ability to participate via shares and to be involved in the growth and success of Lightyear
• In addition to a dynamic working environment, there is time for relaxation during our already epic Friday afternoon drinks

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