Controls Engineer/ HIL Testing

Job description

Vacancy details

General information

Reference number

2018-4720  

Job details

Category

OPERATIONS - ENGINEERING/PRODUCTION

Job title

Controls Engineer/ HIL Testing

Contract

Permanent contract

Contractual hours

Full time

Job description

Since our project portfolio is growing, we are looking for Controls Engineers to join the AKKA family in Eindhoven! 

Who are we?

AKKA Netherlands is the Dutch subsidiary of the AKKA Technologies Group, an international engineering consultancy company founded in France in 1984 with more than 15 000 employees worldwide. In the Netherlands, our focus is on the High-Tech and Automotive sectors. Located at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, close to the famous Strip with lots of restaurants - think of Italian and Indian food - and not to forget, a beautiful lake with swans and even several ducks!  AKKA Netherlands offers you the tools, like training and workshops, to develop yourself and make your career blossom. Furthermore social events are organized regularly so you can grow your professional network and of course, have some fun after work. Think of a pub quiz, bowling, drinks on a Friday afternoon and more! 

Your role

·  You will join a team of control strategy and modeling experts within the Controls Group
·  Development of software according to the Model Based Design processes (modeling, validation, prototyping, calibration & testing)
·  Vehicle-level testing of powertrain functions for hybrid and conventional DCT projects
·  Perform testing on Hardware-in the-Loop (HIL) or in vehicle
·  Develop Python scripts in order to automate test data collection and analysis
·  Tracing hardware-software or system integration problems, and troubleshooting
·  Analyze test data and document results/findings into development reports
·  Perform basic calibration on powertrain functions in the vehicle by focusing on drivability

Business Industry

Automotive

Desired profile

Profile

Your profile

·  Master in the field of Automotive, Mechatronics, Systems, Controls, Computer or Electrical Engineering
·  3+ years of experience in automotive or related field, preferably in vehicle testing
·  Knowledge of vehicle communication systems e.g. CAN, XCP, Flexray, LIN, UDS etc.
·  Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g. CANape, CANalyzer, INCA etc.)
·  Experience with dSPACE Hardware-in the-Loop (HIL) test systems using Control Desk
·  Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
·  You proceed according to a good methodology in development and problem solving
·  You are well organized and have strong analytical and communication skills
·  You are an excellent team player
·  You are an EU citizen or you currently have an (EU) work permit

Our support

In order to help you achieve your professional goals in your projects, you will be supported and followed-up during your entire career at AKKA by your dedicated Business Manager and will have the opportunity to:

·  Develop your skills and expertise within an international group
·  Be involved in subsequent empowering projects in line with your competencies and your expectations, within the main industrial groups
·  Advance in your career by evolving within job positions and across different sectors
·  Benefit from an attractive package (contact our recruitment team to get more information)
·  All that while you will be regularly invited to AKKA events to get in touch with other colleagues and have the chance to gather all together in a chill atmosphere!

Apply today!

Are you ready to join AKKA? Apply now by clicking on the apply button! Want to make it more personal? Add a motivation letter. 

Not ready to apply yet and want more information? Please contact our recruiter Michelle for more details. You can reach her by sending an email to or call