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Electronics Controls Systems Engineer - Automotive

Peterborough, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, integrate, and validate electrical and electronic control systems, subsystem architectures, and communication networks for complex automotive engineering applications.

Role type

Senior IC electronics controls systems engineer (automotive)

Builds

Electrical control subsystems, cabling architectures, and embedded control integration for vehicles/machines

Domain

Automotive industry + embedded systems/electrical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Electronics controls systems design, electrical integration, MATLAB/Simulink model-based design, MiL/SiL/HiL validation, electrical schematic tools (Creo Schematics, Visio), subsystem integration, signal integrity, power distribution, BOM management, engineering change processes, electrical standards compliance (EMC, grounding, safety)

Preferred skills

Calibration and commissioning of control systems, CANbus/PLC/industrial automation knowledge, regulated sector experience (Automotive/Energy), functional safety standards understanding

Technologies

MATLAB, Simulink, Creo Schematics, Visio, Ethernet, CANbus, PLCs

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical/electronic control systems; create electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; support embedded control integration; define cabling layouts and power/signal distribution; support Ethernet-based communication and network integration; participate in system validation, testing, and troubleshooting; manage BOMs and engineering changes; ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations; produce technical documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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