Job Description

Job Summary Duties:

• Accelerate the Group EV technical approvals & releases for SA & SSA market introduction through technical analysis of all HV components to define release requirements and driving the process to achieve the approval.
• Problem-solving complex HV EV issues by applying EFK knowledge through working without prescribed work instruction, creating internal risk assessments, process assessments and checks to contribute to EV workflow processes within Product Engineering.
• Technical accountability for battery system performance by having an in-depth knowledge of the Battery management system (BMS), analysing cell behavior and trends, and interpreting battery protection events in order to provide technical assistance.
• Facilitate testing and assessment of EV charging infrastructure to ensure EV charger suppliers comply with the Group requirements through validation testing thereby ensuring compatibility with the EV model lineup.
• Ensure the Group EV charging hardware is compliant with SA & SSA market standards.
• Resolving EV charger problems related to communication protocols in order to prevent compatibility issues, by having an extensive knowledge base of international charging-related protocols.
• Ensure new the Group EV charging equipment is compatible with local energy grids and distribution requirements in order to ensure optimal product functionality in the market.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Li-Ion battery technology (chemistry, housing, and performance) in order to provide technical inputs towards the companyxe2x80x99s future strategy of electrification.
• Analysing HV Component development, high voltage battery systems developments, and charging systems technologies information and making recommendations for an accelerated course of action for planned products in order to support the company's Product strategy.
• Representing Product Engineering confidently at forums; locally at the Director level and internationally at the Management level by providing sound advice to advance the Group's objectives.
• Creating innovative recommendations on charging infrastructure testing and roll out within African markets by understanding the African technical requirements, to enable EV uptake.
• Apply entrepreneurial thinking for possible Energy storage business opportunities within SSA. Technical understanding of local requirements and emerging storage solutions is required by keeping abreast of new energy storage developments (hydrogen fuel cells, sodium, solid-state).
• Technical assessment of potential localized battery manufacturing supply chain development through a clear understanding of manufacturing processes and practices as well as the group strategy in order to make local EV production viable.
• Lead planning activities for CAPEX spending towards acquiring the necessary equipment for EV diagnosis by keeping abreast of the Group development in order to allow the group to support the EV rollout.

Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Degree {BEng / BSc (Eng.)/ B Tech}.
• Group Certified EFK (automotive high voltage electrical specialist).
• 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience working with Electric vehicle systems, fault-finding and analysis of the HV systems.
• 3-5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in local and international EV charging protocols, standards and architecture.
• 3-5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in electrical energy systems, micro-grids and charging system infrastructure.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements
ESSENTIAL:

• In depth understanding of EV charging technology.
• In-depth understanding of electrical power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
• Fundamental understanding of Group development and release processes.
• Fundamental understanding of Li-Ion battery manufacturing process and value chain.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and analytical skills.
• Capacity to learn and integrate current and future EV systems and technologies.
• Project planning, execution, technical testing and release of components.
• Good presentation skills to local and international audiences.
• Innovative thinking in respect of charging infrastructure, Li-ion battery manufacturing within the Africa context.
• Risk Management skills and expert knowledge of electrical hazards.
• Complex technical EV charging and electrical systems problem-solving abilities

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