SENIOR CONTROLS ENGINEER

We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Senior Controls Engineer to join a global consultancy business in the Warwickshire area : 

JOB TITLE 

Senior Controls Engineer 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Application of technical knowledge and experience to provide innovative engineering solutions to meet a variety of customer requirements

• Use of and proficient in appropriate software related to your engineering background

• Where appropriate, undertake Project Lead role; leading a small/medium project team to deliver a successful project outcome; from both a technical and commercial perspective

• Development of embedded control systems and dynamic models in MATLAB / Simulink, including requirements capture, design and verification

• Specify and prepare sensors, actuators, instrumentation, wiring and data logging requirements

• Debugging of software on real time controllers

• Measure electronic/electrical signals using of oscilloscopes and multimers

• Supervise technicians with build, test and measurement procedures and supporting documentation

• Support control testing and data analysis activities

• Plan, support and undertake functional vehicle development

• Undertake data logging and calibration in rigs/vehicles using CANape or INCA

• Continuous awareness of automotive functional safety ISO26262

• Identify problems in a timely manner and ensure the best engineering solutions are applied

• Support and develop engineers within the control system function

• Present and communicate technical and commercial information, clearly and concisely, both internally and to customers

• Take an active role in the continuous improvement initiatives within the Control System function

• Generate and maintain relationships with customers at an appropriate level

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with peers, business development and technical leaders

• Support the business development team in the creation of technical project proposals and resourcing estimates

• Contribute to and deliver technical conference and white papers

• Use of and proficient in appropriate software related to your engineering background

• Present and communicate technical and commercial information, clearly and concisely, both internally and to customers

• Take an active role in the continuous improvement initiatives with the Control Systems

• Where appropriate, undertake Project Lead role; leading a small project team to deliver a successful project outcome; from both a technical and commercial perspective

• Generate and maintain relationships with customers at an appropriate level

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with peers, business development and technical leaders

• Support the business development team in the creation of technical project proposals and resourcing estimates

• Contribute to and deliver technical conference and white papers when appropriate

• Being fully aware of and actively complying with company policies and procedures

• Exhibiting a passion for learning and facing new challenges

• Understands and follows values, professional standards, and technical best practises project management, quality, communication etc.

• Actively undertake continued professional and personal development

• Participate in activities to share technical knowledge and know-how across the business

• Potential for worldwide, short and long-haul travel

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree educated in mechanical, electrical, electronic or control system engineering or related discipline OR equivalent demonstrable experience.

• Experience in control systems development in automotive.

• An aptitude for solving engineering problems, and experience in finding supporting resources.

• Experience in key software tools within automotive engineering (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, CANape)

• Able to follow key engineering processes and procedures

• High level of numeracy, an ability to apply analytical approaches and strong problem-solving skills

• Able to quickly understand complex technical concepts

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ideally knowledge, or able to speak a foreign language due to the company having International Clients, and reach

• Awareness of the commercial approach of a consultancy business will be advantageous.

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time to time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

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