Test Integration Engineer

Do you want to develop cutting-edge electric drive technology that is helping shape the future of sustainable transport?

At Advanced Electric Machines Ltd, we're looking for an experienced and technically minded Inverter Integration Engineer to join our growing team and play a key role in the development, integration, commissioning and validation of our world-leading rare earth-free electric motors and electric drive systems.

This is a unique opportunity to work on breakthrough electric propulsion technology within a collaborative and innovative environment where your expertise, ideas and technical contribution will directly influence the future of sustainable mobility.

Why Join AEM?

At AEM, you'll be joining a business that's challenging conventional electric motor design and helping manufacturers transition towards cleaner, more sustainable technologies.

Unlike larger organisations where engineering disciplines are often heavily siloed, this role offers the opportunity to work across the complete electric drive system lifecycle, including:

• Electric Drive System Development
• Inverter Selection & Integration
• Motor Control & Calibration
• System Commissioning
• High Voltage Electrical Systems
• Test & Validation
• Customer Applications Engineering
• Prototype Development
• Product Improvement & Optimisation

You'll work closely with motor engineers, test engineers, inverter suppliers and customers, gaining exposure to every stage of development from concept through to validation and customer delivery.

Whether you're optimising inverter control parameters, commissioning high-voltage test systems, investigating complex drive-system faults or supporting the development of next-generation propulsion solutions, you'll be at the heart of innovation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Process/Test Manager, you'll be responsible for the selection, integration, commissioning and optimisation of traction-grade and industrial inverters for use with AEM electric motors and customer drive systems.

Working closely with inverter suppliers, customers and internal engineering teams, you'll develop motor-drive configurations, inverter parameter sets and control strategies to deliver robust, high-performance electric drive solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering role combining inverter integration, electric motor control, high-voltage systems, CAN communications, power electronics, test and validation. You'll support customer programmes, internal development projects and new product introduction activities, helping ensure integrated drive systems meet performance, efficiency, reliability and safety requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Selecting, integrating and commissioning industrial and traction-grade inverters for customer and development programmes.
• Developing and optimising inverter parameter sets, motor calibrations and control strategies.
• Configuring inverter systems including motor identification, current limits, protection settings and control modes.
• Integrating motors with resolver, encoder and Hall-effect feedback devices.
• Supporting electrical, thermal, performance and durability testing activities.
• Analysing motor and inverter performance data to improve efficiency, reliability and functionality.
• Diagnosing and resolving inverter, communication and control-system issues using oscilloscopes, CAN tools and engineering data.
• Working with inverter suppliers to optimise motor-drive performance, troubleshoot technical issues and support new applications.
• Producing technical documentation, test reports and engineering records.
• Supporting continuous improvement, new product introduction and customer development activities.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from engineers with experience in electric drive systems, traction inverters, power electronics, system integration or motor-control development.

You'll likely have experience in:

• Electric motors, powertrains, propulsion systems or electrified products.
• Commissioning and parameterising industrial or traction-grade inverters.
• High-voltage electrical systems and HV commissioning activities.
• AC motor control, including PMSM and induction motor applications.
• CAN communications, CANopen, J1939 and diagnostic tools.
• Resolver, encoder or Hall-effect feedback systems.
• Test, validation and troubleshooting of electric propulsion systems.
• Analysis of current, voltage and speed data using diagnostic equipment.
• Automotive, EV, motorsport, aerospace or industrial drive environments.

Experience with inverter platforms such as Dana-Sevcon, Cascadia Motion, John Deere, NX Technologies or similar would be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

A successful candidate will have a good understanding of:

• AC motor control and Field Oriented Control (FOC).
• Power electronics and traction inverter operation.
• PWM techniques and switching-frequency considerations.
• Closed-loop control systems and PID control.
• Regenerative operation and DC-link behaviour.
• Resolver and encoder feedback systems.
• CAN communication protocols, DBC files and drive diagnostics.
• EMC/EMI mitigation and electrical integration best practices.
  
  

What Will Help You Succeed?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Naturally curious and enjoys understanding how things work.
• Enthusiastic about engineering and emerging technologies.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• A strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly.
• Practical and hands-on in their approach.
• Analytical, organised and detail focused.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience integrating industrial drives, traction inverters or electric drive systems.
  
  

What Will Help You Succeed?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about electric vehicle and clean technology innovation.
• Naturally curious and driven to understand how complex systems operate.
• Analytical and methodical when solving technical challenges.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects.
• Hands-on and practical in their engineering approach.
• An effective communicator who can explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Able to work collaboratively with suppliers, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Committed to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
  
  

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Private healthcare, critical illness and death-in-service cover.
• Competitive pension contributions.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme with free onsite charging.
• Bike-to-work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Enhanced family leave.
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service.
• Paid volunteering leave.
  
  

Ready to Help Shape the Future?

If you're excited by the challenge of developing advanced electric drive systems, optimising inverter performance and solving complex engineering problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Join AEM and help redefine what's possible in electric motor and drive technology while contributing to a more sustainable future.