Battery Test Automation Engineer

Futura Design; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An automotive technology firm based in Whitley, Coventry is seeking a Battery Test Automation Engineer to deliver automation tools for HV Traction Battery Systems. Candidates must be proficient in CAPL, Python, and C++ with strong knowledge of automotive communication protocols and data analysis tools. This contract position offers an hourly rate of GBP27.03, with responsibilities in tool management and troubleshooting. A degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• Degree required in a relevant field.
• Proficient in CAPL, Python, and C++ programming.
• Experience with automotive network interface tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation tools for HV Traction Battery Systems.
• Provide troubleshooting for battery test automation tools.
• Manage automation tools across internal facilities and external test houses.

Skills

Programming languages: CAPL, Python, C++

Expert on CAN/FlexRay/LIN/Ethernet protocols

Data analysis and visualization tools

High Voltage HEV/BEV powertrain systems knowledge

Health and Safety requirements knowledge

Education

Degree Level in Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Tableau

Minitab

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: GBP27.03 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 the development of these tools and guiding our colleagues and partners on their use, ensuring adherence to our client's safety policies and procedures and planning for future test capabilities, requirements and applications.
• You'll have responsibility for providing the first line trouble shooting and diagnostic support for all battery test automation tools and issue management across our battery test field.
• You'll be working with a wide range of engineering customers, skilled test facility operators, suppliers, external agencies and organisations.
• You'll have responsibility for providing tools and analysing issues across the field to ensure minimal downtime and maximum test efficiency.

Skills Required:

• Highly proficient in programming languages including CAPL, Python and C++ Expert on 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 visualisation tools and platforms including AVL Concerto, CANalyzer, Tableau, Minitab Experience with automotive network interface tools (such as 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.
• The ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents and electrical schematics.
• Significant experience of data analysis and reporting issues to first line and senior management.
• Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessment, COSHH and SDS.
• Significant experience with data acquisition and control systems.
• Technical expertise and significant experience of test facility operations and system under test preparation.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process documentation and Single Point Lessons (SPL).

Education Required:

• Educated to a minimum of Degree Level in a Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic or related field.

Additional Information:

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