Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Controls Systems Engineer - AVL Puma - £31/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwick University - 4 Months Initial (potential for yearly renewal) Division: Engineering Operations Position Description: Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory (APRL) are growing in the support for our automotive client's research and development programmes, they are currently engaged in projects across both Power Electronic and ICE capable facilities. As these projects come online, they are also obliged to the university to market the facility to 3rd parties through the conditions of the UKRPIF grant. The Incremental capacity demand within APRL to enable BEV 3.0, ICE and third-party workload, demands the test system automation structure to be effectively managed and integrate in relation to test scripts, PUMA files and additional software such as CAMEO, INCA, dSpace, IndiCOM etc. To support this capability which is essential to operations requires a permanent resident engineer to enable and maintain laboratory capability Skills Required: - Knowledge of AVL test systems and IT integration - Cameo experience - AVL PUMA experience - Develop and implement data management strategies to streamline data collection, storage, and retrieval processes. Experience Required: - High level of competence with AVL Puma Open 1.5.3 including: knowledge of the 5 main blocks used (SYS, TFP, UUT, PAL and TST) - Scripting - (MS Basic and AVL scripting environment) - Operational issue and breakdown resolution - Operation from a Santorin Host Puma Open system configuration - Extensive experience in the automotive testing environment, including ICE, Hybrid, and EV systems. - Strong understanding of electronic integration into mechanical control systems. - Demonstrated ability to take technical leadership and own outcomes at all levels. Experience Preferred: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. - Strong understanding of data acquisition systems and instrumentation. - Experience in test data management and automation of test reporting. - Experience with CAN protocols, proficiency in using INCA, and familiarity with Vector measurement tools and software - Proven ability to maintain and update existing test systems and frameworks, particularly those involving AVL Puma equipment. - Expertise in managing and organizing test data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand testing requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Additional information: This role is based within Warwick University and supports activities for the University, our automotive client and third parties. As a technically competent automation lead, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the test data structure, including test data, automation scripts, and control scripts for all test programs in the APRL test facilities. This role also involves troubleshooting issues and creating detailed test reports. Additionally, you will be required to promote the facility at external events and work with the business team to develop the customer base. This includes engaging with internal client teams, university partners, and promoting the test capabilities more widely within the industry to third parties. This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. Initial 4-month period with potential for yearly renewal thereafter. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors