Cooled Motors
Senior Electric Machine Control Engineer
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About Cooled Motors
Cooled Motors is developing next-generation electric drive systems for high-performance automotive and aerospace applications. We are building advanced propulsion technologies that combine innovations in electric-machine, power electronics, control systems and thermal management to deliver compact, efficient and scalable electric drives for the future of mobility. Our work sits at the intersection of electric vehicles, aerospace propulsion, advanced manufacturing and clean technology. We are tackling some of the most important challenges in electrification: improving performance, reducing system cost, increasing power density and enabling more sustainable supply chains.
The role
We are looking for an Electric Machine Control Engineer to develop, model and validate the control systems for our next-generation electric drives. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on developing motor-control algorithms, inverter control, simulation, embedded implementation support and validation on real hardware. You will work closely with our power electronics, electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal teams to bring advanced electric-machine concepts from simulation into tested prototypes. The role is primarily focused on electric machine control, but a good understanding of inverters, power electronics and drive hardware will be important.
Key responsibilities
You will:
- Develop control strategies for electric machines and electric drive systems.
- Develop motor-control models in MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, PLECS or equivalent tools.
- Develop control logic for inverter-driven electric machines, including PWM/modulation, sensing, limits and protection interfaces.
- Analyse drive performance across torque, speed, efficiency, thermal and transient operating conditions.
- Support model-based design, auto-code generation and embedded implementation where appropriate.
- Work with electromagnetic engineers to translate motor behaviour into control requirements.
- Work with power electronics engineers to ensure control algorithms are compatible with inverter hardware, sensing and switching constraints.
- Support calibration, parameter identification and control tuning on test rigs.
- Support inverter, motor and dynamometer testing.
- Debug control behaviour, sensor issues, inverter interaction, transient response and stability problems.
- Compare simulation results with experimental data and improve models accordingly.
- Produce clear control documentation, test procedures, calibration notes and validation reports.
- Help define the control architecture for future electric-drive platforms.
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Essential requirements
You should have:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Power Electronics, Electronic Engineering or a closely related subject.
- Experience developing control algorithms for electric machines, motor drives, inverters or related electromechanical systems.
- Strong MATLAB/Simulink modelling and simulation experience.
- Understanding of three-phase machines, inverters, PWM, current control and feedback systems.
- Knowledge of control theory, dynamic systems and closed-loop control.
- Ability to analyse torque, speed, current, voltage, efficiency and transient response data.
- Hands-on experience testing, debugging or validating control systems.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving engineering environment.
- Clear technical communication and structured problem-solving ability.
Desirable experience
It would be useful, but not essential, if you have or have experience with:
- Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Power Electronics, Control Engineering, Mechatronics or a closely related subject.
- Experience with power electronics, inverters, converters, motor drives or high-voltage electrical systems.
- Embedded C/C++, DSPs, microcontrollers or real-time control systems.
- PLECS, LTspice, Simplis, PSIM, SPICE, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, Speedgoat or OPAL-RT.
- Gate drivers, protection circuits, current sensing and DC-link design.
- Altium, OrCAD or schematic/PCB review.
- High-voltage safety, EMC/EMI, thermal design or functional safety.
- CAN, CANalyzer, CANape or similar automotive communication tools.
- Dynamometer testing or electric motor test rigs.
- Automotive, aerospace, motorsport, EV, industrial drives or electrification programmes.
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What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who can combine control theory with practical engineering judgement. You should be comfortable building models, designing control algorithms, tuning systems, analysing test data and debugging behaviour on real hardware. You should have good understanding of how control decisions interact with inverter hardware, sensing, switching, voltage limits, current limits and thermal constraints. This role would suit someone who wants to work close to the core performance of an electric drive, rather than only developing high-level software or disconnected simulations.
Why join Cooled Motors?
At Cooled Motors, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work on a novel electric traction motor technology.
- Help develop power electronics and controls for a new electric-drive platform.
- Work directly on real prototypes, not just simulations or documentation.
- Gain exposure to electric machines, inverters, embedded control, cooling systems and testing.
- Take real ownership in a small, ambitious engineering team.
- Contribute to technology aimed at reducing rare-earth dependence in electric vehicles and other electrified systems.
- Work with applications across automotive, aerospace, heavy-duty transport, drones and industrial electrification.
How to apply
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