Controls and Calibration Engineer

The Opportunity - Controls and Calibration Engineer

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Overview of the role

As a result of growing demands for our award-winning range of combustion engines and realising our goal “constructing our road to zero”, we are seeking a Controls & Calibration Engineer. The role will suit an individual looking for an opportunity to develop their career within a fast-paced organisation at the cutting edge of engine design and development and alternative fuel technologies working out of our multi-million pound engine research and development centre in Derbyshire.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Engine controller integration with machine systems (after treatment, transmission, immobiliser, dashboard, telematics, FOTA, security)

• Sensor and Actuator component calibration/engineering across engine and after treatment systems

• Control algorithm development, requirements capture and validation (the latter on bench, HiL, Dyno and Machine platforms)

• Calibration submission, review and database management process

• Diagnostic fault system configuration, test and management

• Diagnostic service tool configuration and test

• Customer Service support including field investigation and rectification

• Supervision of junior engineers & technicians

This will be suited to you if

• You have a strong engineering background and a Degree/HND in Mechanical/Electronic/Systems Engineering or equivalent

• You have experience of diesel or gasoline engine fundamentals, automotive electric/electronic systems, including experience of Tier I supplier engine / after treatment control systems, interface tools & software documentation 

• You have a firm grasp of automotive electric/electronics fundamentals including ECUs, sensors, actuators, CAN based communications (J1939 / UDS / CCP) and diagnostics.

• You have experience in developing test procedures to facilitate the continual improvement of departmental effectiveness is desirable

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

 What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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