Details:
- Salary: £56,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Location: Basildon Essex
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Control Software Engineer, Automotive, Essex, £56,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
Unknown Resourcing is seeking a Control Software Engineer to join our R&D Engineering client in Basildon, Essex. This is an exciting permanent opportunity to work on future Powertrain technology development projects in new exciting sectors.
Control Software Engineer responsibilities:
Support the development and integration of Fuel Storage Management Control Systems, human-machine interfaces (HMI) and integration of Engine Control Units (ECUs) for hydrogen dual-fuel systems used in heavy-duty/industrial and marine applications.
• Create and maintain documentation necessary for control system definition and development. Produce detailed documentation for field support and maintenance of these control systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Chief Engineers, Principal Engineers and Electrical Engineers/Designers to ensure seamless integration of Hydrogen Controls into the overall hydrogen system architecture.
• Support the system design, process simulation, and implementation of control algorithms, communication protocols, and safety features to optimize the performance, efficiency, and safety of the hydrogen dual fuel systems.
• Understand the critical dependencies within the vehicle/machine/vessel and test cases, ensuring we cover integrated testing between components, systems and features.
• Identify the relevant Standards and Regulations for system safety and cybersecurity.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of Hydrogen Controls, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues in control systems, utilising diagnostic tools and methods to achieve reliable system performance.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical discussions to provide valuable input and contribute to the continuous improvement of the hydrogen system engineering process.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices related to hydrogen fuel systems, dual fuel technology, and industrial control system development.
Control Software Engineer requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• Proven experience in the design, development of industrial or automotive control systems and testing of Controller Units and PLCs , preferably for hydrogen or alternative systems.
1. proficiency in PLC programming languages (IEC (phone number removed) Standard) or other relevant languages used in embedded systems development such as C/C++, Python, Matlab.
2. proficiency in modelling and simulation software, such as MatLab/ Simulink
1. with communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.) and real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems.
2. of control algorithms, sensors, actuators, and feedback systems.
3. problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
4. communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
5. experience in the heavy-duty vehicle, industrial, or marine sectors is advantageous.
6. of safety standards and regulations related to automotive or industrial control systems, including functional safety.
7. to travel 10% of the time to support new products sign-off, launch and quality actions. Travel may also include visiting the European Headquarters and partners