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Electronic Controls Development Engineer

  • Location:

    Peterborough

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £31 - 36 per hour

  • Contact:

    Kym Herring

  • Contact email:

    kym.herring@seismicgroup.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01275867411

  • Job ref:

    SEI5066C

  • Published:

    almost 3 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2021-06-02

Electronic Controls Development Engineer

Assignment / Umbrella Rate up to £36 p/h (PAYE illustrations also available)

We’re working on a great contract opportunity for an Electronics Controls Development Engineer to join a global off highway manufacturer based in Peterborough (there is flexibility around WFH). The successful Engineer will join the team working on an exciting programme, applying cutting-edge electrification technology to the off-highway industry, with a diverse range of applications.

The contract is based within the European Controls & Software team, which is responsible for engine control system development and battery management system (BMS) software development for all Industrial Power Systems Division’s small and medium powertrain programmes and will be involved in the design and development of the BMS controls and software for a major product development programme.

Daily Tasks for the Electronic Controls Development Engineer:

  • Work with process partner teams to gather and develop requirements
  • Create control algorithms / software models using Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow to meet software requirements.
  • Conduct control system tuning / calibration activities on test bench and / or on pack / machine to achieve desired system performance.
  • Conduct sub-system FMEAs, documenting potential failure modes, identifying, and completing design and validation actions and managing subsequent updates.
  • Plan and execute verification and validation testing for electronics / control system software in SiL, HiL or on pack or development machines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electronics / control system issues encountered during pack running.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required:

  • Experience of using Mathworks tools (Matlab, Simulink and Stateflow) for model-based software design and development to create embedded software.
  • Ability to translate and develop customer requirements and objectives into production-ready software models.
  • Knowledge of software FMEA and validation plan creation.
  • Experience of real-time control development for electric powertrain, engine, transmission, hydraulics or similar.
  • Knowledge of software version control systems, ideally GiT or Clearcase – desirable

If you think you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply now with your CV; suitable candidates will be contacted immediately.

The rate quoted on this advert is an hourly rate payable to an umbrella company; a PAYE rate can be quoted and a Key Information Document will be supplied.  Applications can only be considered from workers with the existing right to work in the UK.