Role: Project Design Engineer Location: Cranfield(hybrid) Duration: 12 months Rate: £31.86/hour Inside IR35: PAYE About our client: Our client is a global leader in the automotive industry, known for innovation and excellence. They are committed to delivering high-quality vehicles and driving sustainable solutions for the future. Main tasks and responsibilities - Implement on-board telematics systems for our client's vehicles manufactured in Europe for global markets.
- Develop and deliver the IVC (In Vehicle Connectivity) ECU for specific vehicle programs
- Manage Tier 1 suppliers to deliver products to Quality, Cost & Timing targets.
- Generate and release of TCU configuration data
- Coordinate supplier validation to our client's design standards ahead of software release
- Collaborate with internal test departments to confirm function and performance of vehicle connected services
- Create and maintain cross carline development plans
- Collaborate with Telematics Service Providers, ensuring their development schedules are aligned to our client's milestones.
- Perform design reviews at key milestones
- Perform hands on investigation and analysis on both test bench and vehicle
Qualifications, skills, training requirements - Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Manufacturing BOM management experience (advantageous)
- Office 365 tools (including Excel to intermediate/advanced level)
- Have fluent written and verbal English language capability.
- Be able to demonstrate and have practical experience in problem solving tools and techniques, and a strong mathematical understanding.
Required - Experience in automotive ECU development
- Base level of system knowledge for vehicle connectivity.
- Understanding of mobile network infrastructure and data transfer
- Applicants with experience in ECU development other than telematics may be considered
Desirable - Knowledge of 4G/5G technologies
- Knowledge of non-European mobile networks
- Knowledge of MQTT
- Knowledge of End to End System architecture understanding with Cloud Infrastructure
- Understanding of European eCall regulation
- Experience with analysis tools to check ECU function and performance such as CANalyser, DLT Viewer, Wireshark, UDS diagnostic tool etc
This is an exciting opportunity to join a trusted brand with a strong presence in the UK market!  |