Salary: 35/hour Up to £35 per hour Ltd Co status
Category: Engineering & Technical
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Shropshire, West Midlands
Posted on: 11/03/2010

Control Systems / Electronics Engineer



Control Systems / Electronics Engineer



Our client is a leading Worldwide Manufacturer of automotive applications for the Defence market.



There is an opportunity to join the Product Engineering team of our Client’s Remanufacturing & Sustainable Solutions Division. The task is to deliver immediate commitments and incremental funded work on new products in the Defence Sector.



This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically motivated enthusiastic team working at the frontiers of engine and power solution technology. The key role of a Control Systems / Electronics engineer is that of a contributor to the interpretation of need and delivery of a project.



Working primarily in an office environment you will be responsible for the performance of electrical, electronic and control system aspects of PowerPack solutions developed on site, primarily for the Defence sector.



This position will also be responsible for supporting Operations on site for build and test. This support could include `hand on` approach e.g. harness build, fault finding and system calibration.



The applicant would be responsible for:



Gaining an in-depth understanding of electrical and electronic systems on both our Client’s product and supplied test systems in order to ensure efficient cost effective resolution of problems



Liaison with the Customer on electrical/control system issues and also be the key link to Enterprise support groups



Where appropriate be the subject matter expert for problem resolution associated with product or test systems including specialised rigs e.g. Final drive



Communicating technical information to Customers, Senior Management, Suppliers, team members and other Company Business units



Contribution to New Business `Bids` in area of expertise



Identify system critical characteristics and appropriate validation programme together with supporting system and project reviews as appropriate



Requirements:



Engineering degree with established experience of advanced diesel engine control systems, preferably in a medium or heavy duty application



Capability to articulate control system needs to specialist providers and interpret behaviours



Knowledge and use of control system development and calibration tools Vector CANape, CANalyser, Matlab and Simulink



Sound knowledge of Diesel engine Drivelines and overall Power Solution needs



Prior experience of troubleshooting and problem resolution with advanced engine control systems



Self motivated, energetic, hands on, can–do approach to Engineering



Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work to clearly defined plans within tight timescales



Good level of Def Stan awareness preferred

Job Reference: 107498669
Contact Details: Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd