Epiroc FVT is expanding in 2023, meaning the hunt for talented individuals to join our team is underway. Perhaps you have what it takes to become part of our team.
A BEV (battery-electric vehicle) designer is an entry/mid-level position with FVT. You will be trained to become part of a design team that develops the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and firmware systems for underground BEVs. FVT vehicles range from small personnel carriers to 65-ton haul trucks. Our ideal candidate will have a wide range of abilities – a “jack of all trades” if you will. Candidate skills we are looking for include mechanical design, electrical design, controls, CAD design, automotive experience, and hands-on tool experience.
Your typical day will include creating 3D mechanical models, laying out electrical controls and schematics, routing hydraulic lines and wire harnesses, creating BOMs, preparing shop drawings for manufacture, sourcing, researching, and meticulously documenting everything.
There are no “electric mining vehicle design courses”, so we are looking for candidates with a good base skillset and attitude that inspires us to train them into electric vehicle design wizards. The learning curve will be steep and successful candidates will need to absorb information at a staggering rate. The mental demands and independent learning requirements mean that this job is not for everyone – in fact, it is for very few. Your advancement within FVT will be limited only by your ability to learn, produce, and grow. You will join a very bright, industrious bunch who wear many hats and thrive on the challenge of transforming one of the largest industries in the world from diesel to battery electric. Bonus points if you are proficient with a BBQ.
Must-have’s
Engineering degree, robotics diploma, or similar
Understanding of electrical circuits and controls
Ability to decipher electrical schematics
Natural mechanical aptitude
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work quickly, diligently, and independently
Friendly disposition. You work well with geeks, gearheads, and number crunchers
Ability to communicate with coworkers honestly and confidently
Strong documentation capabilities
Some of these would be nice:
SolidWorks / Creo / other 3-D CAD modeling experience
Ability to design electrical schematics
Advanced controls experience
If you really want to impress us:
Basic knowledge of BEV systems and components
You rebuilt a V-8 in your living room
Experience designing prototypes
Ability to design hydraulic/cooling schematics
Experience with mining equipment or heavy-duty vehicles
Advanced 3-D CAD knowledge i.e. Routing, PLM
CANbus experience
Company Overview
FVT Research was recently acquired by Epiroc (a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries and global coverage of +140 countries). We focus on designing and developing heavy-duty battery-powered electric drive systems. We integrate complete drive systems and all vehicle sub-systems into new OEM vehicles and rebuilds. When required, we are not afraid to design and develop proprietary EV components at the PCB level. FVT provides complete turn-key systems, including battery packs, vehicle structures, a world-leading dyno and proprietary firmware and control systems for drive motors, chargers, controllers, DC /DC converters and battery management systems.
A typical day at FVT consists of circuit design and testing, mechanical design, code writing, part sourcing from across the globe, servicing vehicles underground, testing power electronics, testing new motor control programs on the dyno, and knocking out a few parts on the plasma table. We are a curious bunch, intent on creating technologies that lead the industry.
We are willing to train the right person in a multitude of areas if they are sharp, have a natural ability to absorb information, and show a passion for the technologies we believe will have a remarkable impact on the world and humanity. This by no means is an average job, or an average company.
Positions are full time and wages are industry-competitive and merit-based. FVT offer a comprehensive benefits and pension package, along with our legendary “Burger Fridays”.
1) Please include a portfolio of your past work with your submission and include anything and everything (capstone projects, side projects, cars you have worked on, picnic tables you built, etc..) Rather than sending multiple PDFs consider using something like portfolio.com to display your talents and glorious achievements.
2) Please do not call us or send information directly to our email address. It will not give you an edge over the other candidates – it will reduce your chances of being interviewed. HR has a serious case of OCD and prefer everything in one place. We really should hire a new HR guy, but until then, please use Indeed exclusively.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $65,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
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Work Location: One location
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