Software Engineer - Automotive Electronics

Coventry
1 year ago
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Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Software Engineer - Automotive Electronics - £30.50/hr (Inside IR35) - Coventry - 12 Months

Division:
Engineering Operations

Position Description:
The candidate will lead a team that will deliver HW and SW testing methodology and solutions across the Power Electronics and Charging test areas. They will be focused on delivering continuous improvement and innovation to the test operations to gain efficiency and quality.
This will involve software model design (from complex full vehicle simulation to component ResBus control), integration of the models and automation, design for data quality in measurement and operation of HV test rigs.

Skills Required:

  • Experience in dSpace based HiL or Power-HiL development and testing.
  • Excellent knowledge of and experience developing and/or testing Electrical Distribution Systems and power electronics components that could be used in a vehicle (DCDC's, Inverters, charging systems, battery systems and battery management technology)
  • Experience using ASPICE and working in an Agile team

    Experience Required:
  • Engineering degree in a relevant discipline. - Excellent knowledge of power electronics components that could be used in a vehicle (DCDC's, Inverters, charging systems, battery systems and battery management technology).
  • Knowledge of Electrical distribution systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of worldwide Charging Standards and vehicle charging requirements.
  • Excellent practical knowledge of HiL toolchain both SW and HW, more specifically Dspace, Vector and INCA.
  • Experience in HiL development and testing - Simulink/CAPL/Other programming languages welcome and proficient in developing MATLAB/Simulink and CAPL models/scripts.
  • Ability to accurately and concisely present complex technical ideas or projects to a diverse audience using a variety of communication media.
  • Experience in hardware or software testing, development & debug.
  • Extensive knowledge of vehicle networks and architectures (CAN/CAN-FD/FlexRay/LIN/Ethernet) at a protocol manipulation level.
  • Experience in leading a team of engineers in a complex engineering environment, capable of exhibiting leadership skills, high organisation, ability to inspire and lead by example.
  • Good understanding of ISO standards (ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001)

    Experience Preferred:
  • Understanding of modern electrified vehicle control systems and HV competency within an automated test environment.
  • Experience within an automated test environment, including control and automation of test systems.
  • Experience using AVL Automation systems including Emachine Emulator test facilities.
  • Knowledge of V-cycle software development.
  • Experience with automotive calibration and test tools (HW & SW) i.e ETAS - INCA, Vector - CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, AVD/MVD, DOIP, CORVUS, IPG Carmaker
  • Experience with the following dSPACE packages: ASM plant models, XSG FPGA Electrical Components, EPSS power electronics package, Smart Charging Solution
  • Problem solving - Six Sigma, Green Belt Training and certification.
  • Knowledge of electric machines - Knowledge of Power electronics control systems and techniques

    Additional information:
  • Delivery of projects on time, according to process metrics, track and report
  • Reduction in electrified powertrain system related quality issues by delivering testing tools that enable product testing
  • Reach out to areas of Powertrain to capture additional requirements, consider future vehicle programmes and technology and deliver gap analysis that can lead to recommendation of test facility equipment
  • Report Issue closure outcomes and develop KPIs for test methodology team.
  • Increase in functional and software test throughput using simulation solutions and automation methods
  • Increase in data quality via measurement techniques, test methodology and processes.
  • Deliver simulation setups for various test projects around business including external facilities.
  • Support and enable process adherence in line with team project delivery
  • Quantify the delivered solutions impact on Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery
  • Ensure documentation, processes and individuals adhere to relevant ISO standards

    Additional Information:
    This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35
    The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
    Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors

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