Lead Engineer - Powertrain Controls Embedded Software
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Occupation TypeProgrammers and software development professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,700
(£28.05 per hour)
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Description
Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.
Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Lead Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.
Summary
The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus programmes and Lotus Engineering client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe for testing or supplier and client visits.
What You'll Do
Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a Lead Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.
Summary
The purpose of this role is to develop the capabilities of the Lotus powertrain controls department, to deliver the Lotus programmes and Lotus Engineering client objectives & to provide technical input and direction to the department. Occasional travel may be required throughout the UK & Europe for testing or supplier and client visits.
What You'll Do
- Significant experience with authoring manual C-code software, ideally for combustion engine management systems and possibly transmission control systems.
- Creating control algorithm specifications, implementation, validation criteria and test.
- Designing engine control systems to satisfy the emissions and performance objectives of the project.
- Implementing software functions from customer requirements, including unit test and initial calibration.
- Creating and modifying calibration procedures for new or developing control algorithms.
- Adhering to existing engineering processes, as well as developing and implementing new processes to support the project and departmental objectives.
- Understanding & calibrating the engine control algorithms, using appropriate calibration tools.
- Investigating and resolving issues relating to engine and/or transmission control.
- Developing solutions relating to the integration of powertrain control systems within the whole vehicle electrical architecture.
Essential
- Engineering degree / HNC or equivalent experience.
- High level of ability to author manual C-code to industry standards (MISRA).
- Thorough understanding of powertrain controls strategy and software development.
- Thorough understanding of automotive legislative requirements.
- High level PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
- Familiarity with calibration development tools and techniques.
- Automotive powertrain experience, with recent experience of delivering hand C-code and aspects of calibration.
- Outgoing/confident nature and ability to work as part of a team.
- Self-reliant and self-starting – takes Responsibility for overall delivery and ownership of projects and tasks to completion.
- Engineering degree, masters, PhD. Membership of appropriate institution (IMechE).
- Knowledge of advanced powertrain developments, with an emphasis on legislative emissions & OBD in high performance, low volume, niche applications.
- Advanced combustion analysis and calibration tools, such as DoE and calibration management tools.
- Calibration background, thorough understanding of the calibration process.
- Recent delivery of programs at a senior level within a calibration department.
- Thorough understanding of combustion engine development.
- We provide access to a Company Car scheme (ECOS) to make your commutes smoother!
- 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
- Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
- Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
- Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
- We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.
- This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy
- Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.
Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.
As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.
Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60
years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.
We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.
Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/
We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.
Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/