Electrification Test Engineer

Job content

A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Be a part of the team testing the next generation of EMachines for Jaguar, Range Rover and Land Rover products. We are at the forefront of development in hybrid and full electric powertrains, aiming to deliver electrifiying performance and peerless refinement. We are looking for indiviiduals who are excited about our electrified transformation and can bring their passion and experience to our growing team.

We are looking for individuals who are:
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Impactful by taking ownership of projects, looking for improvements and striving to deliver to time & quality
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Curious to learn about new technology and methods, find and solve problems and grow with the team
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Considerate of our internal customers needs and be proud to deliver high quality data
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Team players who work with transparency, integrity, and unity to achieve our common goals

You will be working as EMachine Test Engineer within Powertrain Test Operations (PTTO) where we utilise state-of-the-art test facilities to develop, verify and sign-off component, sub-system, and system level targets.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Plan
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Interpret Design verification methods for prototype units and translate into rig-based tests
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De-risking through planning and preparation
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Ensure continuous workflow by reviewing and preparing upcoming tests

Automate
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Develop automated scripts to deliver unmanned component testing and accelerate development
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Use of automation to improve the repeatability and data quality

Deliver
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Ensure facility utilisation targets and testing gateways are achieved
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Take ownership of any issues and work with supporting teams to resolve with urgency

Output
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Follow existing and update best practices to support required level of output data quality
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Maintain and update documentation
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Look for novel approaches to challenges & communicate lessons learned

Customer focus
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Build relationship with internal customer to understand their requirements
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Apply suitable methods and experience to effectively deliver customer requirements
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Supply concise and clear information to customers on test status & delays, offer solutions

Support the wider team
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Provide management with accurate data to support decision making processes
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Supply inputs to requirements, budgets, and resource planning

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential:
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Basic understanding of electrical automotive powertrain systems
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Proven practical knowledge of automation systems such as CADET, PUMA, MORPHEE etc.
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Some experience in data analysis and problem-solving methods
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Some experience with coding or event-based language (Examples CAPL, C or Matlab/Simulink, visual basic, Python)
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Competent in MS office

Desirable:
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Some experience in hardware or software testing with dynamometers
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Some experience in automotive testing
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Working knowledge of calibration tools such as ETAS INCA, Vector CANape etc.
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Some experience with electrified vehicle systems such as MHEV, PHEV and BEV
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Some practical knowledge of vehicle networks and architectures (CAN/CAN-FD/FlexRay/LIN) at a protocol manipulation level.
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Valid UK Driving license