Engineer Powertrain Controls Embedded Software in Norwich

We are seeking an Engineer Powertrain Controls Embedded Software to join our dynamic Engineering team at our state‐of‐the‐art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

About the Role

Develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, deliver Lotus and client objectives, and provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe to carry out supplier visits.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 customer 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.
• Potentially leading technical aspects of smaller projects.
• Issuing reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports.
• Performing and coordinating 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.

Essential 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.

Desirable Requirements

• 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.

Additional Information

This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy. Frequent travel will be required to visit different entities and the Customer Care Center based in Europe. Applicants must therefore possess the ability to travel freely without restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.