This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Software Engineer to work for the global leader of safety systems for some of the world’s most exciting sports, luxury and low carbon production vehicles, mass production vehicle applications and demand for safety critical embedded software in many market sectors.  As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will apply cutting edge software engineering, customer liaison and technical support skills to product consultancy and applications projects from concept to production.  Examples include driver assistance, braking, steering, sensing, actuation, vision and wireless communications systems in automotive, aerospace, defence, intelligent transport and other sectors.

What you’ll do

“ Be a member of the Software Group reporting to the Group Leader
“ Work in project or work package teams
“ Produce system and software specifications, software designs, coding in embedded C & C++ using a range of software testing techniques
“ Contribute to project proposals and quote preparation
“ Contribute to the development of engineering processes and procedures
“ Liaise with external agencies, partners and institutions

What we are looking for

Essential:
“ Recent graduate with first degree or higher in a related discipline that includes software and electronics aspects
“ Good communication and inter-personal skills for team working and customer liaison
“ Willing and able to occasionally visit customer facilities in UK, EU and USA

Desirable:
“ Knowledge of structured system design, UML and/or model based development using Matlab/Simulink
“ Knowledge of control system design, modelling and simulation, Image and signal processing
“ Practical experience in software development (C/C++)
“ Able to use initiative and be self motivated
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

A high calibre Physics or Engineering graduate or post-graduate is sought to join a team of world-class experts in the design and development of high-performance electro-magnetic actuation systems. The primary responsibility will be electro-magnetic design, analysis and optimisation using world-class design/simulation tools and laboratory facilities to push the leading edge of actuation technology. Design work will be taken through to the prototype and testing phases, and will be strongly linked to our centre of expertise for magnetic materials selection and characterization. Applications include high-performance actuators, motors and sensors for safety-critical automotive systems (with production volumes exceeding 1 million units per year). Equal focus will be on technology development for customers, with widely varying applications – aerospace, automotive, industrial and domestic.

What you’ll do

“ Electro-magnetic design, analysis and optimisation of motors, linear actuators and sensors, including use of finite element based simulation
“ Customisation and development of design and optimization tools, whilst developing programming skills in e.g. Matlab and C
“ Develop software for test automation, data processing and analysis
“ Develop mathematical models of electro-magnetic devices for incorporation into system models
“ Support business win activities for high volume automotive applications for the parent company
“ Support business development activities for consultancy projects
“ Support magnetic material analysis and testing
“ Support prototype build and testing

What we are looking for

Essential:
“ Physics or Electrical Engineering degree, preferably including electro-magnetics or electrical machine design and analysis
“ ’A’ level (or equivalent) maths and physics, plus GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English & Maths
“ Strong analytical and problem solving skills
“ Enthusiasm, self motivation, and efficient organizational skills

Desirable:
“ Experience of writing computer programs – particularly Matlab/Simulink, C or LabView
“ Effective communication skills
“ Willingness to travel to customers, suppliers and conferences, occasionally abroad
“ Flexibility to adapt in an exciting, fast paced working environment
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Graduate Analysis Engineer (Structural / FEA) with a leading heavy duty diesel supplier you will work within the analysis team to support product design and development.

Responsibilities of the Graduate Analysis Engineer (Structural / FEA) include:
To work within the Analysis Group on design assessment and optimisation using Finite Element Analysis tools (FEA).
To work closely with the project team members (design and development engineers), following the project and proposing design recommendations to the team based on simulation results.
To report to the Structural Analysis Team Leader by documenting analysis methods, results and conclusions.
To support the development and implementation of new analysis techniques to improve simulation capabilities and product performance.
To plan work activities effectively, and support project planning.
To assist in arranging meetings and compiling agendas and minutes.
To contribute to Total Quality, ISO/TS16949:2002 / ISO 14001 and continuous improvement activities within department and business.

The ideal Graduate Analysis Engineer (Structural / FEA):
Degree in Mechanical Engineering
A few years experience in analysis and design of mechanical systems, preferably high precision, highly stressed, and mass produced components are beneficial

Candidates should demonstrate:
Proven understanding of the principals of physics and mechanical engineering
Familiarity with metal fatigue principles
Working knowledge of using industrial FEA systems (preferably ANSYS via Workbench)
The ability to study a problem and identify the most appropriate analysis techniques (hand calculations, 1D/2D/3D, testing actual components)
Understanding the nature of models and the consequences of the assumptions used
Ability to work as part of a team whilst showing self motivation and initiative
Focus on completing activities to tight schedules
Effective written and verbal communication
Some experience of following analysis procedures

Package:
£23,850 + overtime, pension, 25 days holiday

CLOSING DATE OF 12th April 2012

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Electronic Systems Engineers with a leading 1st tier automotive supplier of fuel injection systems you will
develop real-time electronic control systems for diesel fuel injection equipment and other integrated engine and vehicle electronic systems.

Responsibilities of the Electronic Systems Engineer include:
Ability to independently, plan and develop a product or engineering component
Experience of control strategies development in Matlab
Drive reuse and commonality where possible
Awareness and integration of Industry trends
Provide expertise for investigations and problem solving activities
Capturing and analysing customer requirements, designing control algorithms (using Simulink), designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications
Developing validation tests for dSpace HiL
Calibrating sensor interfaces and diagnostic strategies
Calibrating servo controls and regulators
Supporting customer’s engine and vehicle testing
Supporting system and hardware FMEA
Experience in the following tools:

SPICE, Simulink, Mathworks, Engine Control, dSpace, HiL (hardware in the loop), diagnostics, CAN, FMEA, Algorithm Development, Validation, Calibration, OBD, Requirements Analysis, Stateflow, eCoder, MISRA, EGAS, Autocode

The ideal Electronic Systems Engineer will be:
Educated to degree level in electronic, electromechanical or mechanical engineering
Experience of developing real time embedded control systems with an Automotive Background.
Solid experience of defining control strategies in Simulink.
Awareness of the SPICE assessment model
Experience of a production intent auto-coding environment
Previous experience in a customer facing technical position

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

Requirements for the calibration department:
Due to an increase of business my powertrain client requires a number of permanent Calibration Engineers to work within their Calibration Department on site with leading automotive OEM’s

The Company:
An automotive consulting business as well as an independent research institute. It is the largest privately owned company for the development of powertrain systems with internal combustion engines as well as instrumentation and test systems and also produces electric powertrains.

You will liaise with other members of the calibration department as well transmission – hybrid team & design team, admin departments and customer personnel.

Interview process:
The Calibration Department Team Leader will conduct a 30 minute telephone conversation to discuss suitable skills; if successful you will be requested for a face to face interview.

The department requires Graduate Engineers as well as experienced and Senior Engineers with the following skills…….

“ Educated to min 2:1 within an Mechanical Engineering degree
“ After treatment calibration or diesel / gasoline engine calibration experience
“ Must be familiar with Bosch, Continental or Delphi Common Rail systems, ETAS INCA / ATI calibration tools and GPDS program management
“ Automotive industry experience
“ Calibration methodology and automation
“ Adaptive control systems for diesel engines
“ Analysis/Calibration of Closed-Loop System behavior
“ Hardware-In-The-Loop Systems
“ Modeling Transient behavior of Engine Control Systems
“ Ability to work as part of a team or on your own
“ Good communication skills
“ Flexible to travel
“ Sponsorship will NOT be provided – you must be able to work unrestricted in the UK

Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

Responsibilities of the Engine Test Engineer include:
Providing support to engineers using the facility.
Liaising with the project teams to improve test procedures and quality of data.
Maintenance and development of test software and documentation.
Integrating new hardware into test systems.
Ensure adherence to quality control standards, QS900, ISO1400 and TS16949

The ideal Engine Test Engineer
Qualified to degree level in an engineering discipline
Familiar with mechanical control systems including dynamometers.
Familiar with the use of various software applications – AVL Puma/Cameo/Indicom.
Experience with Diesel engine calibration
Strong testing experience in a similar engine testing environment.
Excellent learning skills, willing to expand their skills base and to train others.
A genuine interest and enjoyment in engineering and resolving technical problems.
Able to demonstrate excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills
Ability to accurately report back test data to project teams, familiarity with AVL Concerto software desirable.
Experience (desirable) in:
Mechanical engineering environment (test systems).
Creating mechanical test procedures using step sequencing software
Instrumentation (types, hardware, procedures, calibration).
Data acquisition
Closed loop process control systems.
Eddy current and AC dynamometer test systems.
Engine fundamentals, combustion theory and diesel injection principles.
Basic electronics.
Data structures, databases, SQL.

In return the Engine Test Engineer will receive
Attractive basic salary
Pension
Overtime
Dental plan
25 days holiday
childcare vouchers
subsidized restaurant

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Development Engineer with an international 1st tier automotive business you will be responsible for providing technical engine and fuel injector equipment expertise to the Development and Application Teams for the development of advanced Fuel Injection Systems for Heavy Duty Truck Engines.  Development Engineers must demonstrate experience of Labview and a desire to become a successful Development Engineer working on complex projects.  You must possess a Mechanical Engineering degree and in return you will receive a competitive basic salary plus 25 days paid holiday, paid overtime, dental plan, online discount shopping vouchers, childcare vouchers, subsidized restaurant and free car parking.

As the Development Engineer your responsibilities will include:
To provide technical assistance in the development of fuel injection equipment by giving practical and theoretical support for engineering processes and systems including, hydraulics, manufacturing processes etc
Use of instrumentation and software including Matlab and Labview
Develop fuel injection pumps and diesel engine products by demonstrating reliability through durability and fatigue testing, and analyse component and results following tests
Develop fuel injection pump
Design and development of fixtures to allow effective test programmes
Problem solving though innovative techniques
Liaise with the Design, Development and Validation teams
Ensure adherence to quality control standards, QS900, ISO1400 and TS16949
Contribute and participate in Total Quality activity to promote an environment of continuous improvement

The ideal Development Engineer will possess the following:
You must be qualified with a Mechanical engineering 2:1 or above degree
Must have experiece of Labview
A genuine interest and enjoyment in engineering and resolving technical problems
Knowledge of mechanical rotary fuel pumps, diesel engines or fuel injection components is essential
Able to demonstrate excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills
Must have a Tier 1 visa or be an EU member – sponsorship will NOT be provided.

n.b. To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

An exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a world-class team responsible for delivering 10 million high-performance brushless motor-drive units per year for automotive electric steering. The company are  one of the world’s largest producers of electric steering systems supplying a wide range of vehicle manufacturers.

The design of electric steering systems is extremely challenging requiring safety-critical servo-drive performance at automotive costs. They lead the field in many areas of design and research, and employs cutting-edge motor design technologies such as segmented stator assemblies, sensorless control and advanced noise reduction.

This is a very fast-paced sector requiring advanced product-design and problem-solving skills for programmes with short design cycle times and high production volumes. The role involves mechanical design of electric motors to achieve optimised manufacturability to demanding safety and quality standards.

What you’ll do

“ Design and create 3D models of subcomponents and assemblies for safety-critical electric motors
“ Carry out geometric tolerancing and create 2D drawings for manufacture
“ Support dFMEA activities
“ Deploy relevant design, development and problem solving tools to achieve ‘Right First Time’ solutions
“ Support TRW in-house motor manufacturing to improve and maintain manufacturability

What we are looking for

Essential:
“ Mechanical/design engineering degree
“ Experience  of mechanical design and CAD with a good appreciation of manufacturing technologies
“ Geometrical tolerancing skills
“ Skilled in 3D CAD modelling (preferably Catia)
“ Flexibility to adapt in an exciting fast paced working environment
“ Willingness to travel

Desirable:
“ Experience of electromechanical components and interfaces
“ Experience of component design for rotating machines
“ Experience of high  volume manufacture of electric motors
n.b. To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Validation Inspection Technician with a leading heavy duty automotive business your primary role is to examine and report on the condition of Engineering samples, that have been subjected to durability exercises (customer and internal).

Responsibilities of the Validation Inspection Technician include:
Pre test assessment and reporting of engineering samples condition.
Post test assessment and reporting of engineering samples condition.
Use of specialised lab inspection equipment (i.e. SEM, Optical Microscopes).
Use of specialised lab measurement equipment (i.e. Zygo & Talysurf)
Use of specialised test equipment – nozzle flow bench – test machines.
Use of specialised fatigue robustness lab equipment
Provide input into root cause analysis of failed parts.
Involvement in development of assessment techniques
Involvement in improvements to Inspection laboratory and equipment.
Involvement in Total Quality ideas for department efficiency and improvement of methods.

The ideal Validation Inspection Technician :
Higher National Certificate/City & Guilds/Engineering Apprenticeship or Equivalent in an engineering discipline
Previous experience in a similar role/relevant engineering sector
Industry Experience
Physically fit as the role may involve some physical activity

Package:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday
Overtime
Pension
Relocation Assistance if required
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Design Development Engineer with a leading 1st tier automotive supplier you will join a team providing fuel injection system designs for engines using medium duty product technologies that meet market requirements world wide. To ensure that the resulting designs meet the comapny standards of product performance, design & cost and that they are capable of meeting the quality and in use targets for reliability. To meet with customers’ engineers at appropriate levels when required to ensure that their engineering aspirations are met for agreed programmes.
The job role will involve product engineering design and development activities as well as manufacturing and aftermarket support for the full range of non common rail products – principally rotary pumps and mechanical injectors, but including occasionally unit pumps and in line pumps.

The Design Development Engineers responsibilities include:
Design and development of mechanical and electro-mechanical diesel fuel injection system components
Devising and executing test and analysis work on fuel injection equipment rigs, engines and vehicles as appropriate
Contributing to formal and informal design and development reviews at appropriate stages of projects
Writing reports and presenting results to internal and external audiences.
Organise the procurement and testing of sample hardware to meet project requirements
To deputise for the principal engineer as required

The ideal candidate:
Working towards or already achieved Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or related subject.
Experience of design, development and support of complex automotive component products at all stages of product life cycle from concept through volume manufacturing to service only
Able to operate effectively in a multi-national multi-lingual project environment
Experience of engine control and fuel injection systems
Good written and spoken fluency in English

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com