Controls Engineer

Location Coventry
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000p.a.
Contact name: Johanna Cowan

Contact email: jcowan@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 37947
Published: 9 days ago
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2025 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

Controls Engineer

This role requires working with other team members and the customer to deliver controls and powertrain engineering projects according to the plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Support process for powertrain control requirements development.

  • Design, simulate, implement, debug, test and research control and estimation algorithms for various electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems in powertrain systems.

  • Engage with suppliers and other stake holders to review hardware and software attributes.

  • Develop energy management/torque management Software and Controls for electric/hybrid/ICE powertrains.

Profile:

Essential:

  • Engineering/Science Degree (or equivalent).

  • Automotive engineering knowledge/experience in design and validation for electrified powertrain systems.

  • Experience of automotive control systems software development, data logging and calibration tools.

  • Proficient in MS office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Willingness and ability to interface constructively with a global team.

  • Driving license valid for driving in the UK.

Preferable:

  • Experience in electrified powertrain area.

  • Knowledge in machine learning, AI algorithms and predictive control systems.

  • A working knowledge of vehicle architectures, communication protocols CANFD, FlexRay and Automotive Ethernet.

  • Awareness of ISO 26262 and ASPICE.

  • Experience with Vector (e.g., CANalyzer, CANape) and Mathworks tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink) or equivalent.

  • Ability to work in an Agile work environment. 

  • Project Management

Benefits:

  • EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

  • Flexi-time (applies to most roles)

  • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan 

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)

  • Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)

  • Pension scheme

  • Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance

  • One paid professional membership annually