Controls Engineer

ZENOVO; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenovo in Cambridge is seeking a Controls Engineer to join its engineering team. You will work across the development, integration, calibration and validation of advanced automotive control systems, collaborating with software, hardware and customer engineers.

The role focuses on vehicle-level ECU integration, testing and data analysis to drive improvements. A degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Control or related field is essential, with strong knowledge of CAN networks and model-based

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control or Automotive engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of automotive architectures and ECU-based control systems.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Ethernet networks.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of automotive electronic control systems at vehicle level.
• Analyze vehicle data and drive corrective actions across software and hardware.
• Develop and execute test plans across vehicle, bench, HIL, SIL and functional testing.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware and customer engineering teams.
• Produce clear engineering reports and contribute to root-cause analysis.

Skills

Automotive controls

CAN/CAN FD/LIN

Data analysis

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Control/Automotive/ related discipline

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineer
Location: Cambridge (On-Site Working)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (depending on experience)

Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Overview: On behalf of a client in Cambridge, Zenovo is looking for a Controls Engineer to join its growing engineering team. A successful candidate will work across the development, integration, calibration and validation of advanced automotive control systems, collaborating closely with software, systems, hardware and customer engineering teams. You’ll also collaborate with engineering teams globally, contributing to projects from concept and prototype through to production.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global engineering organisation and play a key role in delivering innovative automotive technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience supporting the integration of automotive electronic control systems at vehicle level.
• Strong understanding of software, controls, systems and hardware integration.
• Experience with vehicle commissioning, calibration, validation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to analyse vehicle and system data to identify issues and drive corrective actions.
• Experience developing and executing test plans across vehicle, bench, HIL, SIL and functional testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills across software, controls, communications networks and system integration.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, prototype development and application engineering activities.
• Ability to produce clear engineering reports, support root-cause analysis and contribute to product and process improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control, Automotive, Computer Engineering, Applied Physics or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of automotive architectures and ECU-based control systems.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, LIN and Ethernet vehicle communication networks.
• Proficiency with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer and CANape, or equivalent.
• Experience analysing vehicle data logs and troubleshooting software, controls and electrical integration issues.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink and model-based development techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with automotive suspension, vehicle dynamics, active aero, power closure or mechatronic systems.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR and automotive software development processes.
• Experience with calibration and parameter tuning.
• Understanding of ISO 26262 functional safety principles.
• Experience with HIL, SIL, MIL and vehicle testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of UDS diagnostics, ECU flashing and configuration.
• Familiarity with ASPICE or similar automotive development standards.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB and/or embedded C, plus hands-on vehicle testing and instrumentation.