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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:
Developing and implementing engineering processes, to support the project and departmental objectives
Being responsible for concurrent programs for Lotus Engineering and the cars programmes
Displaying experience with writing C-code software, ideally for engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems
Being able to implement the software for new functions, test it and calibrate
Carrying out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or customer development processes
Preparing for and attending offsite testing and climatic test trips
Creating control algorithm specifications
Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms
Designing engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives
Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control
Supporting manufacturing and after-sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration
Leading technical aspects of smaller projects
Issuing reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports
Performing and co-ordinating technical aspects of Powertrain projects
Preparing Powertrain technical documentation, including reports and presentation material
Providing guidance on implementation and calibration of control algorithms
Providing technical input to proposals for new projects
Scheduling, supervising, amending, and correlating results from emission test work
Specifying ECU, I/O for new systems
Supporting the Chief Engineer or Executive Engineer at supplier or customer visits
Assisting with the career development of department engineers and junior engineers
Understanding & calibrating the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools
Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture
Implementing and adhering to health & safety regulations
Requirements:
Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience
Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements
Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development
Able to understand and write C-code
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