Job Description

REQ ID: 114761
JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineering - Head Up Displays Engineer
SALARY: \xc2\xa337,200 - \xc2\xa346,000
POSTING END DATE: 25/07/2023
LOCATION: Gaydon

JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

THE ROLE

The journey towards modern luxury is enabled by technologies that integrate seamlessly with the vehicle, delivering features and functions that are intuitive and customer focussed.

The successful candidate will be welcomed in the Display and Head-Up Display (HUD) Products Squad, a small team of diverse and passionate engineers (part of User Controls within the Digital Product Platform), dedicated to delivery of our next generation, cutting edge display technologies that fulfil the modern luxury brief. This includes centre display, instrument clusters, Head-Up display, rear entertainment systems and any other display application.

Within this team, the successful candidate will work alongside the HUD Lead Engineer to define, develop, and launch HUD products for JLR\'s flagship vehicle lines. You will work closely with suppliers and internal JLR stakeholders to develop best in class products. Experience/knowledge of HUD optical and mechanical design is preferred, although there is opportunity to develop skills within the role.

It\'s an exciting opportunity to make an impact and contribute to JLR\'s journey on this highly technical and strategic technical discipline. Prepare to have fun and deliver to your full potential!

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Initial HUD optical concept design to meet business requirements.
• Working with stakeholders to ensure interfacing systems are designed to support the integration of HUD.
• Packaging and 3D modelling activities.
• Engaging with suppliers and technology partners to refine designs.
• Staying abreast of HUD technology developments and future trends.
• Support the planning, co-ordination, delivery and reporting of requirements to support programmes and Cycle Plan studies, using our Product Creation Delivery System (PCDS) in conjunction with Agile methodologies.
• Support Issue Management and Triage during product launch phases.
• Ensure all appropriate JLR standards are met throughout design maturation.
• Manage design verification test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues.
• Work with Supplier teams to develop fix & resolution plans for hardware issues.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

In order to be considered for this position it is advantageous to hold a formal qualification such as Degree within Engineering or suitable experience delivering electronic products in the automotive environment.

The successful candidate needs to have experience in CAE methodologies and creating correlation to validate designs; experience using SPEOS/Zemax to create HUD optical designs and proficient knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., CATIA).

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to explain technical issues to stakeholders.
• A critical thinker who is able to apply a logical approach to problem resolution.
• The ability to deliver independently and to your time commitments.
• Willingness to learn, and to take active responsibility for your own development/objectives.
• A person who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.
• Full UK Driving License.

Desirable

• Ability to generate and interpret thermal CAE analysis.
• Experience in developing and delivering automotive electronic products.
• Familiarity with JLR Delivery processes and systems.
• Knowledge of display and projector technologies.
• Knowledge of hardware development.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you\'ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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