Hybrid Lead Engineer – Powertrain Controls, Embedded Software

at Group Lotus

• Job title: Lead Engineer – Powertrain Controls, Embedded Software
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hethel, United Kingdom

About the role

• Lead Engineer for Powertrain Controls developing embedded software at Lotus Cars. Responsible for delivering technical and engineering objectives in a hybrid environment located at Hethel.

Responsibilities

• Develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department
• Deliver the Lotus programmes and Lotus Engineering client objectives
• Provide technical input and direction to the department
• Significant experience with authoring manual C-code software, ideally for combustion engine management systems
• Creating control algorithm specifications, implementation, validation criteria and test
• Designing engine control systems to satisfy emissions and performance objectives
• Implementing software functions from customer requirements, including unit test and initial calibration
• Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms
• Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control
• Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems
• 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
• Leading technical aspects of smaller projects or client programmes
• Issuing reports on development work undertaken and providing input to status reports
• Performing and co-ordinating 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
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Access to a Company Car scheme (ECOS)
• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays
• Performance Bonus
• Future-Proof Pension
• Private Healthcare