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Senior Engineer Automation & Developer

Coventry
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Senior Engineer Automation & Developer - (phone number removed) - £33.88 per hour Umbrella rate

The successful candidate will be required to detect opportunities and develop the code to automate its process to unleash the efficiency required from the team.

The role is multidisciplinary as it involves working on-cycle and off-cycle programmes primarily developing the code but working closely with Development engineers, analysts and model builders.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

Determine the automation and optimisation requirements, develop code, metrics and targets.
Code/program to convert the manual effort into automation
Develop programming code to automate all manual processes to reduce time and improve quality.
Support methods reviews as appropriate contributing ideas.
Develop and deliver new process training material.
Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.
Creation of user guides and manuals to the train CAE team members.
Skills:   

You will have proficiency in programming language Python, VB, Java, Simulink, Matlab etc
Good understanding of CAD software 3DX CATIA
MS Excel
Ability to adapt / understand new technology areas
Communication skills
Ideally you will have;

Understanding of propulsion systems
Understanding of materials and material properties
Awareness of EDU, Batteries, HV charging system, Electrical, Mechanical
Machine learning AI etc
Education: Programming, Electrical, Mechanical, AI, Software

To apply for this role please send your CV to

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included

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