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Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role:

Controls Simulation Engineer - £33.88/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire / Hybrid - 12 Months (Potential for yearly renewal)

Division:
Engineering Operations

Position Description:
The role will see the associate responsible for the development and implementation of mechatronic hardware-in-the-loop (mHiL) test solutions across all the Engineering Operations Labs test areas. Support development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for test operations, leading projects from concept through to delivery.

Skills Required:

  • dSPACE HiL software (ControlDesk, ConfigurationDesk, AutomationDesk) and hardware (MicroAutobox and SCALEXIO) advanced user.
  • Competent user of automotive simulation packages: Mathworks Simulink, IPG Carmaker or dSPACE ASM that will allow testing of automotive systems (active chassis systems, HVAC, battery management systems).
  • proven hands-on experience in commissioning hardware-In-the-loop (HiL) solutions with working knowledge and expertise in: dSPACE SCALEXIO and MicroAutobox hardware, restbus (CAN, FlexRay or LIN) simulation and simulation model (IPG or ASM) integration.

    Experience Required:
  • Experienced in using dSPACE HiL software packages (ControlDesk, ConfigurationDesk, ModelDesk and AutomationDesk).
  • Experience working with automotive simulation packages: IPG Carmaker, dSPACE ASM, Simpack.
  • Experienced in an Electrical, Electronics or Controls Engineering field.
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies relating to the testing of automotive systems (chassis, powertrain, body) and road vehicles.
  • Experienced with Vector Tools - CANalyzer & CANoe (CANape also of benefit).
  • Knowledge of communication protocols - Flexray, CAN/CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, EtherCAT.
  • Scripting languages - Python, MAT-Script, CAPL.
  • Applied understanding of vehicle electrical systems and wiring.

    Experience Preferred:
  • Prior experience working in automotive simulation or software development role.
  • Prior experience working with test rigs and driving simulators (AVL, MTS, ABD, etc.).
  • Educated to degree level in a related discipline
  • Experience of collaborative team environments
  • Experience operating and working in a technically capable team

    Additional Information:
    This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35.
    There is hybrid working available with this role.
    The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business.
    Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors
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