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The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus and client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe to carry out supplier visits.
Job Responsibility:
Develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department
Deliver the Lotus and client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department
Author manual C-code software, ideally for combustion engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems
Create control algorithm specifications, implementation, validation criteria and test
Design engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives of the project
Implement software functions from customer requirements, including unit test and initial calibration
Create and modify calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms
Adhere to existing engineering processes, as well as developing and implementing new processes to support the project and departmental objectives
Understand & calibrate the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools
Investigate and resolve issues relating to engine and/or transmission control
Develop solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture
Carry out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or customer development processes
Prepare for and attend offsite testing and climatic test trips if required
Support manufacturing and after-sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration
Potentially lead technical aspects of smaller projects
Issue reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports
Perform and co-ordinate technical aspects of Powertrain projects
Prepare Powertrain technical documentation, including reports and presentation material
Provide guidance on implementation and calibration of control algorithms
Provide technical input to proposals for new projects
Schedule, supervise, amend, and correlate results from emission test work
Provide technical input for specifying an application ECU, I/O for new systems
Support the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer at supplier or customer visits
Assist with the career development of department engineers and junior engineers
Implement and adhere to health & safety regulations
Requirements:
Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience
High level of ability to author manual C-code to industry standards (MISRA)
Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development
Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements
High level PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Familiarity with calibration development tools and techniques
Automotive powertrain experience, with recent experience of delivering hand C-code and aspects of calibration
Outgoing/confident nature and ability to work as part of a team
Self-reliant and self-starting – takes Responsibility for overall delivery and ownership of projects and tasks to completion
Excellent attention to detail, communication & leadership skills
Nice to have:
Engineering degree, masters, PhD. Membership of appropriate institution (IMechE)
Knowledge of advanced powertrain developments, with an emphasis on CO2 reduction
Advanced combustion analysis and calibration tools, such as DoE and calibration management tools
Calibration background, thorough understanding of the calibration process
Recent delivery of programs at a senior level within a calibration department
Thorough understanding of combustion engine development