Careers

Job Purpose:

 Specification and Development of the electrical/electronic hardware for vehicle powertrain and transmission applications.

Personal Specification:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
• Certain years post graduate experience and at least certain years relevant automotive system integration experience
• Maintaining and developing strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Good logical reasoning
• Motivation to learn new technologies and employ systems engineering techniques
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to work within a team
• Experience in the implementation of electrical distribution systems (EDS)
• Experience in Circuit and harness development tools (VeSys 2.0 training will be provided)
• Experience of CAN development and integration
• Experience in using CANAlyser or similar network analysis software
• Experience of Sub-System requirement development and verification.
• Experience of prototype and production environments
• Experience in both Low and Hazardous voltage automotive systems
• Experience of vehicle electrical systems
• Experience in electrical/electronic hardware supplier management

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the wiring systems to support engine and transmission test and development plans
• Lead the integration of engine and transmission electrical sub systems in prototype vehicles
• Develop electrical hardware requirements specifications
• Lead the electrical hardware DFMEA process
• Develop the electrical hardware DV Plan
• Support the electrical hardware DV testing
• Lead the electro-mechanical integration in the physical environment
• Support in the development of departmental process and procedure

Other Features of job:

• Working as part of an integrated multifunctional product team which is responsible for delivering the project
• Flexible to travel to suppliers and other company R&D facilities when required
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose:

Transmission Casing Design for the DCT400H

Personal Specification:

• Degree qualified (Mechanical/Automotive)
• Certain years experience within a powertrain design environment, preferably transmissions.
• Knowledge of manual and/or automatic transmission design criteria and specifications.
• Proficient in the use of CAD software (e.g. Pro-Engineer/Creo) and experience applying it within powertrain detailed design.
• Ability to specify components using design tools and calculation.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design of main transmission casing for the DCT400H
• Support packaging investigations to manage integration studies and rework tasks
• Support with supplier liaison
• Produce project presentations as required
• Support DFMEAs
• Perform tolerance calculations/checking
• Perform design calculations as required
• Prepare and check 2D drawings for release
• Supervise/support transmission design engineers from China if required

Other Features of Job:

• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for a CFD Engineer.  This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a World Leading Powertrain R&D Centre.

Personal Specification:

• HND, Degree qualified or similar qualification.
• Certain years engine CAE experience mainly related to 3D CFD analysis of the internal flow inside the engine such as port flow, water jacket flow, in-cylinder flow, spray mixing, combustion, intake and exhaust system, breather system, lube channel and cooling channel etc.
• Proficient use of Star-CCM+ and/or Fluent. Ability of using GT-Suite is plus.
• Be familiar with working principle of engine combustion, emission, heat transfer and fluid mechanism. Ability not just to do the analysis but also to develop and implement the best-in-class simulation methodology and to set target on major attributes such as tumble, flow coefficient, pressure loss and flow uniformity etc. according to engine performance requirement
• Good communication, information transfer and inter-personal skills with practical, pro-active hands on approach.
• Capable of working efficiently as part of a small team to tight deadlines.
• Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
• Good knowledge of engine design, development, validation and test processes and their relationship with CAE processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take ownership on major flow related CAE practices and process documents and develop further according to company’s long term technology strategy.
• Perform the CFD analysis including but not limited to intake and exhaust ports, in-cylinder flow, breather system, water jacket, intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems with clear understanding of major engine functional requirements.
• Perform fluid/solid co-simulation to get heat transfer and metal temperature mapped.
• Support the new engine design and development by providing the system optimisation within project timing plan.
• Keep research on new CFD related technology to ensure competitive methods used.
• Get involved in design and development process to ensure needed tests to be requested in advance (including instrumental list) so proper correlation can be done in time.
• Set analysis requirement such as boundary conditions and deliverables for supplier, third party or junior engineers.

Other Features of job:

• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose:

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for a Senior Engineer - Powertrain System Simulation and Target Setting.  This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a World Leading Powertrain R&D Centre.

Personal Specification:

• An excellent understanding of the physics related to energy conversion and transmission in conventional and electrified powertrains.
• Proven ability of simulating powertrain related vehicle performance, efficiency and other attributes.
• Proven ability to work with other system simulators to justify and creatively develop relevant system level models to run in a vehicle simulation.
• Working knowledge of controls systems development and simulation thereof from first principles.
• Working knowledge of state of the art simulation tools including Gamma Technologies Tools.
• Good understanding of powertrain development process from fundamental research, advanced engineering and product development.
• An appreciation powertrain attribute development process, including knowledge of Powertrain legislative and other standardised test procedures for differing attributes.
• A good working knowledge of modern and near future powertrain technologies associated with performance, economy, emissions and other attributes.
• Certain years powertrain R&D related experience, working knowledge of modern and near future powertrain technologies associated with performance, economy, emissions and drive quality.
• Experience gained from working in automotive OEMs and /or supplier base.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enhance and refine the existing Changan group powertrain cycle plan through strategic analysis and simulation to identify and justify the application of key powertrain technologies.
• Assist headquarter with Powertrain attribute target setting through vehicle energy flow analysis..
• Collaborate with Engine, Transmission, New Energy and Powertrain Controls Departments to co-ordinate and inform the powertrain planning and attribute simulation capability development and results.
• Conduct research and studies in both conventional Powertrain and Hybrid Powertrain.
• Carry out research into Governmental laws and regulations.

Other Features of Job:

• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for an Engine calibration engineer – Bosch / UAES EMS. This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a World Leading Powertrain R&D Centre.

Job Purpose:

Support the NE1 test-bed and vehicle engine calibrations, take on calibration responsibility where required, learn the Bosch / UAES EMS control strategies to enable calibration tasks to be performed proficiently.

Personal Specification:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification
• Preferably will have direct experience of Bosch or UAES MED17 / MDG1 EMS calibration for test-bed and / or vehicle. Otherwise, willing to learn the Bosch / UAES EMS system and have formal training to enable calibrations to be supported
• Basic understanding of gasoline engine control and associated sensor / actuator set
• Strong numeracy and literacy, including ability to write clear documentation
• Certain years post graduate experience is essential and preferably some of this will be in Automotive Powertrain development
• Good logical reasoning
• Self motivated to take on responsibility with minimal supervision
• Willingness to understand the EMS control strategies to enable the calibration tasks to be performed.
• Ideally knowledge of DOE calibration tools such as ASCMO or CAMEO
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Able to overcome cultural barriers
• Good working knowledge of automotive calibration tools (INCA preferred)
• Some appreciation of mechanical systems
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work within a small growing team to deliver engine calibrations for MPI and GDI gasoline engines
• Co-ordinate the Bosch / UAES calibrations and requirements
• Contribute to calibration methodologies within the Engine Calibration section
• Mentor visiting engineers from China

Other features of Job:

• Role based in the UK. Occasional travel to other CA sites and to visit suppliers is a requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose

Use of simulation tools to support the design and analysis of new Hybrid Transmissions.

Personal Specification

• Degree qualified (Control/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automotive )
• Maintaining and developing strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience of modelling & simulating automotive powertrain systems with respect to system performance, dynamics & control and/or fuel economy simulations
• Experience of deriving governing equations for components and systems from first principles
• Proficient user of simulation software
• Experience of one or two of the following: Romax, Matlab/Simulink, Adams, Abaqus, AVL Cruise, GT Suite, Carmaker

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimisation of gear geometry and shaft systems for Strength, Durability and NVH using Romax software
• Develop and execute models of eMotor, geartrain and hydraulic systems to develop and improve powertrain concepts.
• Support methods to generate dutycycles through simulation in Carmaker
• Support the technical assessment of current and future hybrid powertrain technologies
• Analyse and correlate simulation data from test measurements

Other Features of job

• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose:

Lead control system specification, design and integration for all Engine Control related projects

Personal Specification:

• 1^st degree or equivalent in automotive, electrical/electronic, mechanical or control engineering
• Must have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an automotive environment
• Maintaining and developing strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Good logical reasoning and problem investigation/resolution
• Proven experience of working on Engine Control system projects
• Experience of specification and integration of at least one engine control system in a high volume automotive application.
• Experience of design and implementation of engine control system software would be a distinct advantage
• Ideally experience of gasoline engine control systems but will also consider relevant diesel and other fuel applications.
• Detailed understanding of full Control System development cycle
• Understanding of automotive sensor/actuator component requirements and specifications.
• Proven experience generating FMEAs for automotive systems and utilising automotive industry quality tools
• Preferred working knowledge of Matlab/Simulink and calibration tools
• Familiar with CAN analysis tools (e.g. Canalyser), calibration tools (INCA preferred), instrumentation and data loggers
• Experience of Model Based System Engineering and SysML language would be an advantage
• Ability to work in cross functional teams
• Proven ability to overcome cultural barriers
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead small team to specify system requirements (functional and non-functional) for engine control system and components and develop associated DFMEA’s and DVPs
• Specify engine control software functions and support prototype development for both conventional and New Energy powertrain
• Lead small team to carry out EMS integration activities and application at both engine and vehicle level
• Work closely with engine development and engine calibration teams to ensure delivery of complete system
• Support functional safety development and analysis

Other Features of job:

• Lead a small Engine Control System team working with a much larger integrated multifunctional product team which is responsible for delivering complete gasoline engine systems
• Role based in the UK. Occasional travel to other CA sites and to visit suppliers is a requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose:

Deliver electrical wiring systems for Powertrain applications

Personal Specification:

• HNC/HND qualified or similar qualification
• Must have recent experience of working in Automotive or Motorsport sector 
• Must have certain years of post-qualification experience, preferably with the majority being in the Automotive or Motorsport sector
• Must have previous experience designing and implementing automotive/Motorsport electrical wiring systems
• Must have experience in electrical fault finding, working with design documentation
• Preferable to have previous experience in building prototype development boards
• Must have previous experience of working within a recognised quality environment (e.g. ISO 9001 )
• Must have strong numeracy and literacy, including ability to write clear documentation.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Powertrain Control System and Hardware engineers to develop and implement electrical wiring and electronic prototype
• Contribute to the continuing development of process and methodology within department

Other Features of job:

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement. 
• Potential personal development opportunities into the use of circuit and harness drafting tools using VeSys 2.0.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK 

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for a Powertrain Software Application Engineer. This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a World Leading Powertrain R&D Centre.

Job Purpose:

Deliver Powertrain control SW projects for mass production.

Personal Specification:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification
• Must have recent experience of working in Automotive sector (within the last 12 months)
• Must have certain years of experience in the Automotive sector
• Must have strong numeracy and literacy, including ability to write clear documentation
• Previous experience as a calibration or application engineer is desirable
• Previous experience of real- time software is desirable
• Must have good working knowledge of dual clutch transmissions and hybrid powertrains
• Must have a good working knowledge of hydraulic control systems
• Must have experience of recent Matlab/Simulink (should be R2013a or newer)
• Must have good understanding of model based software development
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work within a small growing team to develop transmission control software for hybrid powertrain systems with a specific focus on dual clutch transmissions
• Conduct in-vehicle and powertrain dyno tests to help verify functionality; identify and document issues; identify opportunities for improvement in functionality; derive base software calibration prior to software delivery
• Able to present test results in a clear and concise manner
• Able to write functional specification requests in a clear and concise manner
• Support software engineers with the information they need to implement control strategy
• Liaise with other departments in order to understand software requirements and document accordingly
• Support powertrain dyno and vehicle tests conducted by other departments 
• Help to develop functionality to deliver a high level of vehicle shift quality, driveability, performance, fuel economy and customer satisfaction
• Create high quality software within demanding timescales
• Implement software within a quality and safety managed environment
• Contribute to the continuing development of software process and methodology
• Mentor junior members of the team in UK and China

Other Features of job:

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Changan UK R&D Centre - based in the Midlands is currently recruiting for a Software Validation and Verification Engineer.  This is an exciting career opportunity to work within a World Leading Powertrain R&D Centre.

Job Purpose:

Deliver Powertrain control SW projects for mass production.

Personal Specification:

• Degree qualified or similar qualification
• Must have recent experience of working in Automotive sector (within the last 12 months)
• Must havecertain years of post-graduate experience, preferably with the majority being in the Automotive sector
• Must have previous experience of implementing software V & V process, preferably in an Automotive project
• Must have previous experience of preparing an organisation for certification (e.g. TickIT, ISO 9001 )
• Must be familiar with ISO 26262
• Must have strong numeracy and literacy, including ability to write clear documentation.
• Should have experience of software development process, review, MIL/SIL testing
• Must have experience of recent Matlab/Simulink (should be R2013a or newer)
• Should have experience of Mathworks V & V tools
• Must have good understanding of model based software development
• Must have good understanding of ANSI C programming language
• Preferably will have direct experience of developing real time control software
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Full UK driving license

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with software engineers who are developing powertrain control software for hybrid powertrain systems
• Develop automated V&V processes that assist the creation of high quality software within demanding timescales
• Implement software within a quality and safety managed environment
• Contribute to the continuing development of software process and methodology

Other Features of job:

• Role based in UK with core CAUK team. Occasional travel to other CA sites, on development trips and to visit suppliers is a requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK