SR Vehicle Controls Engineer, Coventry, UK

Methodica Technologies Inc.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodica Technologies Inc. in Coventry, UK is seeking a Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer responsible for developing and implementing by-wire control algorithms for EV chassis.

You will collaborate with Embedded SW Engineers to design vehicle dynamic control systems, calibrate components, and test in MIL/SIL/HiL environments. Key tasks include defining and delivering ABS, TCS, ESC and steering functions, implementing controls in Simulink/Stateflow, and supporting verification against

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic background in Mechanical or Control Engineering.
• Demonstrable relevant experience in automotive vehicle control systems.
• Proficiency in control and estimation theory, vehicle dynamics and torque vectoring.
• Strong knowledge of real time on-vehicle applications with Simulink/Stateflow.
• Embedded C programming knowledge.
• Experience with MiL, SiL and HiL testing techniques for unit & system test.
• Vehicle network communication knowledge, e.g., CAN/CANFD.
• Familiarity with Autosar Application Layer & RTE.
• Understanding of v-model techniques, Aspice and ISO26262 functional safety.
• Flexibility to take on tasks outside of own comfort zone in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and deliver vehicle dynamic control functions (ABS, TCS, ESC, Steering) including requirements, interfaces, and algorithms.
• Implement function control in Simulink/Stateflow.
• Conduct component testing using MIL and SIL techniques.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver software components.
• Support testing your SW component within the system on the HIL bench.
• Support SW component verification & validation against requirements.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Control theory

Embedded C

CAN/CANFD

Autosar

ISO26262

v-model

Aspice

Education

Academic background in Mechanical or Control Engineering

Tools

Simulink/Stateflow

MIL/SIL/HiL testing

CANape

CANalyzer

Job description

SR Vehicle Controls Engineer, Coventry, UK

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Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of by-wire control algorithms. You will work closely with the Embedded SW Engineers to develop vehicle dynamic control systems for electric vehicle chassis, as well as engage in calibration and testing of the component & system.

Job Responsibilities

• Define, design, and deliver vehicle dynamic control functions (ABS, TCS, ESC, Steering, ) including requirements, interfaces, and algorithms
• Implement function control in Simulink/Stateflow
• Conduct component testing using MIL and SIL techniques
• Work cross-functionally to deliver software components
• Support testing your SW component within the system on the HIL bench
• Support SW component verification & validation against requirements

Requirements

• Outstanding academic background in Mechanical or Control Engineering
• Demonstrable relevant experience within automotive industry vehicle control systems
• Proficiency in control and estimation theory, vehicle dynamics and torque vectoring
• Strong knowledge of Simulink/Stateflow for real time on vehicle applications
• Experience with embedded coder for c code generation
• Experience with MiL, SiL and HiL testing techniques for unit & system test
• Vehicle network communication knowledge, e.g., CAN CANFD
• Experience using vector tools such as CANape & CANalyzer
• Familiarity with Autosar Application Layer & RTE
• Embedded C programming knowledge
• Understanding of v model techniques, Aspice and ISO26262 functional safety
• Flexibility to take on tasks outside of own comfort zone quick learner in a fast-paced work environment