Powertrain Test Engineer

Are you an experienced Test Engineer, Validation Engineer or Test Rig Engineer with experience testing electric powertrain systems?

Benefits & Key Information Include:

• £28.00 - £32.00 per hour (Outside IR35 - Umbrella/LTD Pay Rate)
• Initial 3 - 6 month contract with strong potential for extension
• Working hours are Monday - Thursday 07:30am - 16:30pm / Friday 07:30am - 12:00pm.
• Based in Coventry, Warwickshire
• Work within one of the UK's leading automotive research and innovation environments

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering team developing and validating next-generation electric propulsion technologies. Working within a world-class automotive R&D environment, you'll play a key role in delivering testing programmes for advanced inverter, e-Machine and power electronic systems.

Role Overview

You will prepare and execute test programmes, operate advanced test facilities, analyse performance data and support the development of electric vehicle powertrain technologies. Working closely with engineers, technicians and stakeholders, you will help ensure testing activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute inverter and e-Machine development and validation tests
• Operate and support advanced dynamometer and test rig facilities
• Develop test plans, automated scripts and technical reports
• Analyse test data and investigate technical issues
• Support installation and commissioning of units under test
• Coordinate testing activities with engineers and technicians
• Maintain compliance with quality and health & safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement and facility development initiatives

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Test Engineer ideally within an automotive test, rig or laboratory environment
• Knowledge of power electronics, inverters and electric machine operation
• Understanding of test methodologies and data acquisition systems
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using engineering and data analysis tools
• Knowledge of health & safety, risk assessments and safe working practices

Desirable Experience

• Experience with AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA or Vector CAN tools
• Knowledge of high-voltage or battery electric vehicle systems
• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline

If you're looking for an opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive innovation and electrification, we'd love to hear from you.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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