Controls Engineer (Fixed Term)

Position

Controls Engineer

Location: Coventry, GB

Contract: Temporary (12 months, subject to review)

Job ID: 38941

Contract Type: Temporary

Posting Date: Feb 9, 2026

Closing date: March 6, 2026

Job Overview

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd offers a job in the United Kingdom (GB) as a Controls Engineer to join our Controls Team in Coventry. This role requires working with other team members and the customer to deliver controls and powertrain engineering projects according to the plan.

Temporary role details

Initially a fixed-term period of 12 months, subject to review with a view of being extended or made permanent based on business requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Support process for powertrain control requirements development
• Design, simulate, implement, debug, test and research control and estimation algorithms for various electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems in powertrain systems
• Engage with suppliers and other stakeholders to review hardware and software attributes
• Develop the Software and Controls for the electrified powertrain

Your Profile

Essential:

• Engineering/Science Degree (or equivalent)
• Automotive engineering knowledge / experience in design and validation for electrified powertrain systems
• Experience of automotive control systems software development, data logging and calibration tools
• Proficient in MS office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willingness and ability to interface constructively with a global team
• Driving license valid for driving in the UK

Preferable:

• Experience in electrified powertrain area
• Knowledge in machine learning, AI algorithms and predictive control systems
• A working knowledge of vehicle architectures, communication protocols CANFD, FlexRay and Automotive Ethernet
• Awareness of ISO 26262 and ASPICE
• Experience with Vector (e.g., CANalyzer, CANape) and Mathworks tools (e.g., Matlab/Simulink) or equivalent
• Ability to work in an agile work environment
• Project Management

We Offer

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
• Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
• One paid professional membership annually

If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.

We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.