Full-Time

Senior Motor Control Engineer

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Turntide

Turntide

201-500 employees

Develops energy-efficient solutions for transportation and agriculture

Food & Agriculture
Energy

Senior

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Willingness to travel within the UK and abroad for business needs.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
C/C++
Requirements
  • Extensive knowledge of core motor types used in traction drive applications and their operation.
  • Proficiency in vector control methods and modulation schemes for VSIs.
  • Strong understanding of physical principles in motor drives and vehicle applications.
  • Basic understanding of power electronics and electrical laws.
  • Extensive experience with MATLAB/Simulink and associated code generation tools.
  • Familiarity with MAB Modelling Guidelines and debugging models.
  • Experience and proficiency in development of real-time embedded software (e.g. C/C++ language) as well as debugging on real-time embedded systems.
  • Experience with laboratory test equipment, dynamometers, and performance testing equipment.
  • Experience working in high voltage labs.
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • A degree or equivalent in the following discipline is required: BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent. 2.1 or higher grade.
Responsibilities
  • Design, development and test of motor control algorithms for PMAC (including IPM), Induction Motor, SynRM, and SRM (Switched Reluctance Motor), as well as potentially other motor types.
  • Design, development and test of controls schemes for vehicles.
  • Develop dynamic system simulation models using MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, and other tools.
  • Accurately model motor, inverter, and system performance to meet target specifications.
  • Developing procedures for motor and system testing.
  • Research and develop novel high-performance motor control algorithms.
  • Carry out motor characterization and motor controller sign-off procedures.
  • Provide technical support to applications, validation, software, and sales.
  • Review system requirement and specify design and test requirements.
  • Document design architecture and high-level designs, producing user guides and white papers to be consumed by all levels of the business and externally.
  • Develop software modules and tools using C and Python.
  • Ensure software design follows company quality and safety procedures.
  • Interpret customer and product specifications to create functional software specifications.
  • Ensure work is carried out safely and complies with local 5S protocols.
  • Communicate findings, issues, constraints, delays, and progress to internal customers and supervisors.

Turntide develops energy-efficient solutions for the transportation and agriculture sectors. In transportation, they partner with companies like Hitachi to retrofit trains with hybrid rail technology, utilizing their expertise in battery systems to electrify existing trains. In agriculture, their product, the Intelligent Barn, integrates hardware and software to enhance the welfare of dairy animals and improve farm efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Unlike many competitors, Turntide focuses on creating partnerships to retrofit existing systems rather than building new ones from scratch. Their goal is to foster a sustainable ecosystem that helps various industries reduce energy consumption and improve their environmental footprint.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$490.8M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • COP28 award highlights Turntide's leadership in HVAC retrofits and energy efficiency.
  • Turntide Whitehaven inverter meets growing demand for advanced renewable energy technologies.
  • Axial Flux Motor technology advances off-highway vehicle efficiency, tapping into niche markets.

What critics are saying

  • BrainBox AI acquisition may divert resources from Turntide's core business areas.
  • Turntide Whitehaven inverter faces competition from established market players.
  • Smart Motor System partnerships may struggle with integration and market acceptance.

What makes Turntide unique

  • Turntide's Smart Motor System reduces global electricity waste by 25%.
  • Partnerships with Hitachi and others enhance Turntide's market reach in transportation.
  • Intelligent Barn optimizes dairy farm operations, improving efficiency and sustainability.

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Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours