Senior or Principal Engineer - Functional Integration
15 November 2021
Reference :
INT2021-01
Categories :
Powertrain Integration Department
Location :
Birmingham
Contract Type :
Full Time
Posted :
15 November 2021
Description :
Job Purpose
- Support all mechanical integration development and benchmarking activities.
- Work closely with colleagues from other departments & develop strong working relationships.
- To diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues faced during development tests.
- Process and analyse large datasets and draw concise & informed conclusions.
- Write and present high-quality reports both internally and externally.
- Develop new and existing test processes procedures and methodologies based on sound scientific principles.
Personal Specification
- Degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent education.
- No less than 5 years of post-graduate experience in the field of powertrain calibration with OEM or Tier1 supplier or consultancy.
- Experience working with automotive hybrid powertrains systems and components.
- Experience in working with and knowledge of both mechanical and electrical automotive systems.
- Background in automotive analysis or development environments.
- Experience in engine performance, economy & emissions.
- Knowledge and understanding of vehicle attribute engineering.
- Expert knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition equipment.
- Expert working knowledge of automotive calibration & data acquisition tools (ETAS INCA/MDA preferred).
- Experience in managing projects, planning, executing and undertaking responsibility for project activities (preferred)
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure with timing respect.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience. Ability to overcome cultural barriers.
- Good driving record and experience in vehicle driveability assessment.
- A degree of flexibility and a willingness to travel abroad for short periods of time.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and carry out Development and benchmarking activities with a high degree of autonomy.
- Support and collaborate with colleagues from other departments & develop strong working relationships across the business.
- Lead vehicle powertrain integration activities, support vehicle & dyno testing.
- Write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.
- Supporting testing trips in Europe and China for environment calibration tests.
- Develop new and existing test processes procedures and methodologies based on sound scientific principles.
- Generate and quantify relevant vehicle attributes to improve vehicle performance, fuel economy and refinement.
Other Features of job
- Must be eligible to work in the UK
Package :
Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on background and experience.
Salary :
Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on background and experience.