Battery Test Automation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Battery Test Automation Engineer in Coventry to develop and manage automation tools for HV Traction Battery Systems. This contract position requires advanced programming skills and knowledge of automotive protocols, ensuring safety and efficiency in testing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree Level in Systems or related fields required.
• Proficient in programming languages and automotive network protocols.
• Experience in data analysis, problem-solving, and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation tools for battery systems development and design verification.
• Manage automation tools and troubleshoot issues in battery testing.
• Work with engineering customers and external agencies to ensure test efficiency.

Skills

Programming (CAPL, Python, C++)

Expertise in CAN/FlexRay/LIN/Ethernet

Data analysis and visualization (AVL Concerto, Tableau, Minitab)

Automotive network interface tools

High Voltage HEV/BEV powertrain systems

HV Battery and Charging technology

Problem-solving

Health and Safety knowledge

Data acquisition and control systems

Test facility operations

Education

Degree in Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CANoe

CANalyzer

Vector CANalyzer

CANape

INCA

VehicleSpy

Job description

Job Description

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Battery Test Automation Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour.

Duties:

The Battery Test Automation Engineer role will focus on the delivery of automation tools in support of the development and design verification (DV) of our client's HV Traction Battery Systems.

You will operate across our internal facilities and external test houses, managing automation tools, leading their development, and guiding colleagues and partners on their use. You will ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures, and plan for future test capabilities, requirements, and applications.

You will be responsible for providing first-line troubleshooting and diagnostic support for all battery test automation tools, managing issues across our battery test field. Working with a wide range of engineering customers, skilled test facility operators, suppliers, external agencies, and organizations, you will analyze issues to ensure minimal downtime and maximum test efficiency.

Skills Required:

• Highly proficient in programming including CAPL, Python, and C++
• Expertise in CAN/FlexRay/LIN/Ethernet communication protocols, including use of CANoe and CANalyzer for HV system analysis, diagnostics, and test automation
• Experience in data analysis and visualization tools such as AVL Concerto, CANalyzer, Tableau, Minitab
• Experience with automotive network interface tools like Vector CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, INCA, VehicleSpy
• Comprehensive understanding of High Voltage HEV/BEV powertrain systems
• Technical expertise in HV Battery and Charging technology and facility operations
• Ability to validate, prepare, and interpret engineering documents and electrical schematics
• Significant experience in data analysis and reporting issues to management
• Natural problem-solver with a structured approach in a technical environment
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessment, COSHH, and SDS
• Experience with data acquisition and control systems
• Experience in test facility operations and system under test preparation
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, to produce plans, presentations, graphs, and documentation

Education Required:

Minimum Degree Level in Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information:

A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points and no disqualifications is required.