Overview Infinite Machine is seeking a Mechatronics Vehicle Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of electrical drive systems, including how they operate, interact with, and provide feedback to the overall system. Additionally, experience with how a standard 12v vehicle system integrates and functions.
This person will help in designing/engineering a drivetrain package suitable for hub-driven electric scooters with a feedback system and data acquisition/telemetry system that will interface with an IoT device.
Key Responsibilities - Develop feedback and data acquisition/telemetry systems to interface with IoT devices
- Create and specify wiring diagrams, connectors, and wire types/sizes.
- Select appropriate BMS and cell configurations for battery design and manufacturing.
- Understand various motor types and configurations (PMAC, BLDC, IPM) and their control mechanisms.
- Incorporate vehicle CANBUS information into a CPU and translate it to a graphical format for a dashboard.
- Design and develop electrical architectures for light electric vehicles with a focus on CAN bus communication systems, vehicle firmware, and IoT connectivity.
- Create, interpret, and update detailed wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Implement and manage IoT solutions that enable vehicle-to-cloud communication for real-time monitoring and diagnostics.
- Analyze backend database metrics to optimize vehicle performance and enable predictive maintenance.
- Conduct failure analysis to diagnose and resolve issues related to vehicle systems and components.
- Collaborate with software, hardware, and cloud teams to integrate and validate connected vehicle systems.
- Develop and execute test plans for both electrical and IoT-connected systems to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Lead root cause analysis for system failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support production teams with electrical and connectivity system troubleshooting during manufacturing.
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- Document system designs, test results, and failure modes for continuous improvement.
Requirements - Ability to properly draw and specify wiring diagrams, connectors, wire types/sizes.
- Working understanding of battery design and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of multi-battery scenarios.
- Understanding of motor types and configurations and their control mechanisms.
- Familiarity with CAN and other applicable bus protocols.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working as an electrical engineer in an E-mobility company or with DIY E-bike/E-drive systems.
- Understanding of Watts, Volt, Amp impact on performance and range.
- Knowledge of how vehicle CANBUS information is translated to a graphical dashboard.
Applicable Motor Knowledge - Hall system and testing procedures.
- Flux weakening and current.
- Lack vs Over Volt.
- Understanding current and boost limits within a DC system as well as rated, max, and protected current phases and phase angles.
- Regenerative options and impacts.
- CAN faulting system procedures.
About Infinite Machine Our mission at Infinite Machine is to build the best non-cars on earth. Our first product, P1, is a reimagined electric seated scooter, pairing cutting edge design with breakthrough hardware and software. We will extend our platform from P1 to create vehicles for every transport need in a city, along with a software and services ecosystem.