Battery Test Automation Engineer - J36185551

Caresoft Global Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a Battery Test Automation Engineer for a contract role focused on delivering automation tools for HV Traction Battery Systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills and experience in data analysis, and will be responsible for troubleshooting automation tools to ensure efficient operations. The role requires a minimum degree in relevant fields and offers a competitive hourly rate, paid via an umbrella company under IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Educated to minimum Degree Level in relevant fields.
• Proficient in key programming and data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver automation tools for HV Traction Battery Systems development.
• Provide troubleshooting support for battery test automation tools.
• Lead development and guide users on automation tool use.

Skills

Programming Languages (CAPL, Python, C++)

HV System Analysis

Data Analysis and Visualization Tools

High Voltage HEV/BEV Powertrain Systems

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Knowledge

Data Acquisition and Control Systems

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

AVEVA

Tableau

Minitab

Job description

Job Title:Battery Test Automation Engineer

Location:Gaydon, Warwickshire

Rate:£27.21ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or£20.35ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (31/3/26)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference:J36185551

Job Description:

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:

• 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:

• 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

This role is INSIDE IR35

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Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!

Caresoft Global Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.