Project Design Engineer

Role: Project Design Engineer

Location: Cranfield(hybrid)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: -31.86/hour

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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!