Team Leader Controls and Calibration

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day activities in the development of vehicle driveline systems for all customer programs including technical support to the customer and internal GKN.
• Lead the development simulation verification validation and calibration for each required control algorithm by using the GKN global development processes which includes:
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the assigned program(s).
• Formulate a development plan for each program(s) for all stages of vehicle development.
• Prepare the required checklists and other documentation required at each vehicle development milestone.
• Verify that the system performance meets the program requirements while running the design verification tests.
• Host and attend calibration peer reviews as needed.
• Host and attend data peer reviews as needed.
• Lead the testing and calibration efforts on all programs using various properties including desktop simulation HIL and a test rig.
• Assist controls engineers with algorithm development by providing test traces and feedback.
• Aid controls and functional software engineers in defining test cases for newly developed control algorithms.
• Provide technical assistance and feedback to GKN design and system engineering teams regarding system integration testing and function.
• Provide calibration support to customer and account teams for investigation and resolution of potential hardware (system) issues.
• Adhere to the GKN Product Safety Policy and Product Safety Procedure.
• Support other activities as required.
• Guide the team during complex technical decisions or defect analysis.
• Provide technical expertise in Instrumentation and Data Acquisition.
• Responsible for performing in-vehicle reviews with development team.
• Creates test matrices and processes to ensure software quality and vehicle performance for releases.
• Responsible for vehicle development planning for a given program.

Formal qualifications required:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Automotive/ Controls)

Previous experience required:

• 2 years with exposure to vehicle testing / evaluation / controls development
• Valid drivers license

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics
• Familiarity with mechatronic systems
• Ability to work independently and within a broader group with vehicles and system components
• Availability to travel as needed to support vehicle testing activities: 25% outside local metropolitan area
• Must be fluent in English
• Must be able to work and travel independently
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse team environment

Software / Tool Exposure:

Vector CANalyzer Vector CANape ATI VISION Matlab Simulink vehicle network architecture (CAN CAN FD Flexray Ethernet) vehicle simulation tools (e.g. CarSim Dyna4) wiring and connectors instrumentation and data acquisition

About GKN Automotive:

We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint we design develop manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the worlds car manufacturers.

What do we offer

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure

Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.

Medical Dental and Vision Plans
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Employer Match

As a global engineering company innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds with different skills and perspectives to spark originality imagination and creativeness in our teams around the Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age race creed religion color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: