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Job Purpose

 Lead the development of Powertrain Control Base Software for prototype and production development projects.

Personal Specification

• Degree qualified or similar qualification
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including the 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
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge in Embedded Software Development including analysis, design, implementation and test
• Experience of HiL Rig based testing
• Direct hands on experience of developing electronic control unit Base Software for hard real-time high integrity control systems
• Ideally have experience in the use of auto code generation, compilers and debugging tools
• Ability to work in cross functional teams
• Desirable to have professional membership and be working towards Chartered status
• Proven ability to work as part of a team to demanding deadlines
• Able to overcome cultural barriers
• Some appreciation of mechanical systems
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Eagerness to learn

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the specification and test of Base Software to deliver a robust embedded control platform
• Develop advanced V&V techniques for Tier -1 Supplier Software Platforms and implement these techniques on series production products
• Create high quality prototype base software within demanding timescales
• Implement software within a quality and safety managed environment
• Contribute to the continuing development of software process and methodology
• Mentor more junior members of the team both in the UK and China

Other Features of job

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

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 or Converge. 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

• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Powertrain Test Manager , as a proven professional you will be required to deliver powertrain testing within a new state-of-the-art Powertrain Test Centre on gasoline engines, transmissions and e-motors.

Personal Specification

• Degree qualified or similar qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Strong numeracy and literacy
• Certain years experience is essential
• Good logical reasoning with problem solving skills
• Capable of leading small projects in the test environment
• Demonstrates a good level of knowledge of Powertrain testing. Ideally in the areas of both gasoline engines & hybridised powertrain
• Evidence of achieving results as a member of a test team
• A team player with a willingness to be flexible and adaptive

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the Engineering departments to complete testing of Engines, Transmissions and Hybrid powertrains
• Evaluate measurement capability of the test facility and enhance where needed
• Assist in documentation of working processes & procedures
• Prepare & develop new test processes & methods
• As required, assist in the installation and/or upgrade of testing facilities
• As required, support the needed maintenance and/or repairs of the existing facilities

Other Features of Job

• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Technician, as a proven professional you will be required to deliver powertrain testing within a new state-of-the-art Powertrain Test Centre on gasoline engines, transmissions and e-motors.

Personal Specification

• An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience of electrical prototype systems & wiring harness modification and/or rectification
• Experience of fitting & removing instrumentation would be an advantage
• Experience of fabricating and operating rigs & fixtures would be an advantage
• Knowledge of current motor vehicle technology
• Experience in Powertrain testing & assembly, disassembly of Powertrain systems
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office
• Strong hands-on ability with can do attitude
• Good communication and persuasion skills at all levels

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembly/strip of Powertrain systems & components
• Installation and removal of Powertrain systems & components from vehicles
• Electrical system installation and repairs
• Instrumentation fitment onto powertrains
• Installations of powertrain components into test cells

Other Features of Job

• Must be eligible to work in the UK