Mechanical or Automotive Engineer with Vehicle Design Experiences

Career Opportunity for a Mechanical or Automotive Engineer

The University of Victoria Clean Transportation Research Team (UVic-CTRT) and the Canadian Electric Vehicles (canEV) are looking for an enthusiastic mechanical or automotive engineer with some vehicle design and project management experience to join our next-generation Electric Medium-Duty Trucks (e-MDTs) prototype and production vehicle development. The work will be carried out through the partnership between UVic-CTRT and canEV, and further development will be conducted at canEV.

The UVic-CTRT is a leader in the research on Model-based Design and Optimization of electrified vehicles (EVs) and marine vessels. The team has integrated electrified powertrain system models with practical design optimization tools to optimize the propulsion system, battery Energy Storage System (ESS), power control and energy management strategies. The team is equipped with first-class vehicle software-in-loop, hardware-in-loop, prototype EV and battery ESS development and testing facilities.

The canEV is a Vancouver Island-based manufacturer of electric trucks and electric powertrain products. The company has designed and manufactured battery EVs (BEVs) and components for over 20 years. With worldwide sales, canEV's vehicles in service range in size from three-ton aircraft refuelling and Lavatory (LAV) trucks to the Might-E Tug that tows various carts and equipment weighing up to 10,000 pounds. The primary canEV product is the Might-E Truck, a customizable electric low-speed utility vehicle operating at universities, government sites, industries, parks, municipalities, and private companies. There is an urgent need to introduce the next-generation e-MDTs with extended performance and capability based on the new BEV design and component technologies to meet the increasing demands from a broader market in BC, Canada and beyond.

Research collaboration between the UVic-CTRT and canEV goes back to 2010. A more recent joint R&D effort from Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada, UVic-CTRT and canEV focused on designing, manufacturing, testing, and overcoming supply chain barriers of batteries for EVs and renewable energy systems. This collaborative work will develop a prototype e-MDT for canEV's next-generation EV product line. The successful candidate has the opportunity to build a long-term career at canEV.

The applicants should be willing to relocate to Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Applications should include curriculum vitae, a statement of career objectives and interests, and three referees' names, complete addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses. Applications should be received by email to: zdong@uvic.ca and addressed to:

Professor Zuomin Dong, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Victoria

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university and canEV.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, following Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.