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The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus programmes and Lotus Engineering client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe for testing or supplier and client visits.
Job Responsibility
Developing capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department
Delivering Lotus programmes and Lotus Engineering client objectives
Providing technical input and direction to the department
Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe for testing or supplier and client visits
Significant experience with authoring manual C-code software, ideally for combustion engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems
Creating control algorithm specifications, implementation, validation criteria and test
Designing engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives of the project
Implementing software functions from customer requirements, including unit test and initial calibration
Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms
Adhering to existing engineering processes, as well as developing and implementing new processes to support the project and departmental objectives
Understanding & calibrating the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools
Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control
Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture
Carrying out vehicle and engine controls system development to Lotus or client development processes
Preparing for and attending offsite testing and climatic test trips if required
Supporting manufacturing and after-sales departments with issues relating to powertrain controls and integration
Leading technical aspects of smaller projects or client programmes
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
Providing technical input for specifying an application 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
Implementing and adhering 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 legislative emissions & OBD in high performance, low volume, niche applications
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