Automotive Mechatronics Engineer
Thetford, Norfolk
Highly competitive salary on offer

My client is seeking an experienced Mechatronics Engineer to develop electronics hardware that controls electro-mechanical automotive components, such as automotive powered closure systems, adaptive/active suspension systems, powered aerodynamic devices.

Key Responsibilities: Automotive Mechatronics Engineer

• Develop electronic hardware for prototype and production systems, conforming to OEM and national/international standards
• More specifically develop electronic hardware for mechatronic systems to meet the expectations and requirements of customers including but not limited to:
• Electronics hardware for controlling power modules for high current vehicle applications such as brushed and brushless motors
• Development of control module software for in-house hardware applications
• Diagnosis and repair of existing code for electrical/electronic/mechatronic systems
• Establishment, concurrence, documentation and maintenance of software requirements and specifications for assigned projects
• Lead the verification, validation and testing of developed hardware solutions for assigned projects
• Assist in the development of project plans including timing and deliverables
• Adhere to version control, requirements and change tracking
• Be part of the development of engineering tools and development systems for electronic components
• Work closely with other disciplines, such as outside suppliers and mechanical engineers, to achieve the project requirements
• Stay up to date on the latest hardware design techniques, electronic chip technology and general industry trends
• Document/present information obtained from conferences and training courses as required

Basic Requirements: 

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Electronics Hardware design including:
• Complex high-speed digital circuit design for embedded products
• Wireless RF design – WiFi, BT, GPS, FM
• Familiarity with microprocessor signals (high-speed busses, oscillators, USB, etc.), serial communications protocols and ARM architecture
• Power supply / analog circuit design
• Familiarity with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) requirements
• PCB layout of multi-layer, compact HDI PCB designs which includes high speed digital interfaces (USB, MIPI, PCIe, DDR, etc.), RF signals, analog and power supply circuits.
• Component database administration including creation of schematic symbol, PCB footprints, and 3D models
• Working with Electrical and Mechanical Engineers on implementing the PCB layout design rules and requirements
• Understanding of power electronics, DC and AC motors, motor controllers, power conversion, power storage, signal conditioning and digital communication
• Experience with Hardware development for P-SPICE, A-SPICE, CMMI level compliance
• Experience with device-driver level or application level software development
• Experience developing embedded systems using:
• C/C++ programming including MISRA Coding Standards, Embedded C(++)
• Assembly level programming
• Experience with computer-aided design and analysis tools such as:
• MathWorks’s Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow or Labview
• Experience with communication protocols including network modelling such as:
• CAN, LIN, SPI, SENT, SSI
• Experience with Proteus Designer or similar design tool for schematic capture and PCB design