Vehicle Test Engineer - EDU

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As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will join our Coventry team to support our activities within the Automotive sector.

You will play a key role in the testing and validation of advanced electrical and battery systems within a high-performance engineering environment. Working across development and validation activities, you will support the delivery of electrified powertrain technologies through hands-on testing, fault investigation, and data analysis

Responsibilities

Location: Coventry; On Site: 2-3 days per week; Clearance: Clearable; Experience Level: Mid-Level; Support the testing and validation of electrical and electric drive unit systems; Develop and execute test procedures and validation activities; Monitor, analyse, and interpret test data , identifying faults and trends; Support battery fault-finding and root cause investigations; Coordinate testing activities with engineering and operational teams; Produce technical reports and test documentation; Support the integration and commissioning of test equipment and instrumentation; Ensure testing activities are completed in line with quality and safety standards

Requirements

Experience in electrical test engineering within automotive or electrification environments; Knowledge of EDU, EV powertrains, or electrical propulsion systems; Experience conducting testing, validation, and fault-finding activities; Ability to analyse and interpret technical and performance data; Understanding of instrumentation and test equipment; Strong communication and problem-solving skills; A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .; Experience within automotive, EV, or electrification programmes; Exposure to high-voltage or safety-critical systems

Nice to have

Experience with tools such as CANalyzer, MATLAB, AVL Concerto, or JIRA; Familiarity with battery validation or powertrain test facilities; Understanding of DFMEA, 8D, or structured problem-solving methodologies; Experience supporting electric drive unit (EDU) or battery testing programmes

Benefits

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style; A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries; Private Medical Insurance; Cycle & Tech Scheme; Employee assistance programme; Life insurance & Pension Scheme; Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings; Flexible way of working (role dependent)