2 automotive jobs found in Reading

Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and optimization of electric machines (motors and generators), considering electromagnetic, mechanical, and thermal aspects. Perform detailed analysis using simulation tools such as ANSYS MotorCAD, ANSYS Maxwell, and some understanding of FEA-based mechanical/CFD tools. Generate analytical models and calculations to verify sizing, performance, losses, efficiency, and NVH characteristics. Support proposal writing as part of technical work package management from concept to production, ensuring compliance with functional, safety, and regulatory requirements. Interpret customer specifications and translate them into robust machine topologies and design concepts. Lead or contribute significantly to DFMEA activities and ensure design robustness and risk mitigation. Support manufacturing teams on the shop floor to support winding, lamination inspection, assembly processes, and prototype builds as needed. Support validation and qualification...

Mechanical Design Engineer                                                                     Permanent Full-Time Location – Office based in Hertfordshire Join a leading employee-owned specialist with over three decades of expertise in the design and manufacture of high-quality, cutting-edge environmental and temperature testing equipment. They provide a range of engineering solutions, from off-the-shelf units to complex, bespoke "start-from-scratch" projects, serving the aerospace, defence, and medical industries. They have formed strong partnerships with prestigious companies such as BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer proficient in SolidWorks, specifically within Sheet Metal and Weldment environments. As the company brings its mechanical design in-house to eliminate production bottlenecks, they need a designer with a strong shop-floor background. You will bridge the gap between bespoke concepts and practical...