Junior Controls Software Engineer, Essex, £30,000 - £35,000 Circa + Benefits
Unknown Resourcing is seeking a Junior Controls Software Engineer for our leading R&D Engineering client based in Essex. The Junior Controls Software Engineer role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to development of control systems, control software for future alternative fuel, Hydrogen projects, Junior or graduates with relevant controls software engineering knowledge would be considered.
Junior Controls Software Engineer Responsibilities:
Support the development and integration of Hydrogen Storage Management Control Systems, human-machine interfaces (HMI) and integration of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) for hydrogen dual-fuel systems used in heavy-duty/industrial and marine applications.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of documentation necessary for control system definition and development. Produce detailed documentation for field support and maintenance of these control systems.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including, Principal Engineers and Electrical Engineers/Designers to ensure seamless integration of Hydrogen Controls into the overall hydrogen system architecture.
Support the system design, process simulation, and implementation of control algorithms, communication protocols, and safety features to optimize the performance, efficiency, and safety of the hydrogen dual fuel systems.
Understand the critical dependencies within the vehicle/machine/vessel and test cases, ensuring we cover integrated testing between components, systems and features.
Identify the relevant Standards and Regulations for system safety and cybersecurity.
Conduct thorough testing and validation of Hydrogen Controls, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.
Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues in control systems, utilising diagnostic tools and methods to achieve reliable system performance.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical discussions to provide valuable input and contribute to the continuous improvement of the hydrogen system engineering process.
Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices related to hydrogen fuel systems, dual fuel technology, and industrial control system development.
Junior Controls Software Engineer Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field essential.
Experience in PLC programming languages (IEC (phone number removed) Standard) or other relevant languages used in embedded systems development such as C, C++, Rust, Python.
Experience in Matlab and Simulink.
Experience in design and development of industrial, marine or automotive control systems and testing of Controllers or PLCs is preferable.
Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.) and real-time operating systems (RTOS) for embedded systems.
Knowledge of control algorithms, sensors, actuators, and feedback systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Prior experience in the heavy-duty vehicle, industrial, or marine sectors is advantageous.
Understanding of safety standards and regulations related to automotive or industrial control systems, including functional safety.
Ability to travel 10% of the time to support new products sign-off, launch and quality actions. Travel may also include visiting the European Headquarters and partners
