Salary: Not Disclosed
Category: Engineering & Technical
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Cambridgeshire, East Anglia
Posted on: 01/09/2010

Electronic Systems Engineer



Our Client designs, develops and delivers electrical and electronics control systems development for a number of world leading companies who design, develop and manufacture engines for a number of industries.



You will join the Core Engine Systems team in the role of Core Engine System Hardware Lead and work primarily on the design and development of the electronic and electrical hardware system for the 1 litre per cylinder engine range.



Currently, there are a number of active New Product Introduction programs underway driven by emissions legislation for the developed markets and market growth in the developing world.



The Role:



Interaction with electronic system and engine development engineers within a CPPD environment to develop and document the overall system hardware architecture



Development of specifications for electrical and electronic components and liaison with component development engineers to ensure delivery to time, cost and quality targets



Creation and maintenance of the electronic system hardware bill of material within the product configuration management system & management of hardware drawing releases



Verification and Validation planning through use of FMEA tools



Monitoring of validation testing and investigation and resolution of issues



Supporting troubleshooting of hardware issues on engine



Reporting APQP status for all system hardware components



Providing technical leadership and work direction for a small team of engineers (2-3) working on system hardware development



Requirements:



This is a first level technical leadership position and would suit graduates with 3+ years of experience of electrical/electronic component or system development



Good technical degree preferred (in mechanical, electronic, electrical, control systems or automotive engineering) though other qualifications / experience will be considered



Good understanding of diesel engine technology, including electronic control systems and common rail fuel systems



Experience of writing technical documents / requirements / test plans etc preferred



Familiarity with automotive development processes e.g. FMEA, APQP



Experience of using CAD system (preferably Pro-Engineer) and/or Product Data Management systems



Experience of running / troubleshooting engine systems, particularly electronics related preferred



Strong interest in engine control system development, particularly for off-highway applications



Good communication skills, self-motivated, strong team player



Excellent human relations and communications skills are necessary

Vacancy Reference: 107527449
Employer/Agency: Genesis Technical Recruitment Ltd