Electrical Engineer

Contechs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on electric vehicle charging systems. This entry-level position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative charging solutions. You will engage in testing and data collection, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing the customer experience. If you're passionate about electric vehicles and eager to learn, this role provides a perfect platform to kickstart your career in the automotive sector.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £600

In-house Contractor Care Team

Support for external employees

Opportunities for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Entry-level position focusing on electric vehicle charging systems.
• Requires a degree in engineering and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test facilities and parts for measuring charging system signals.
• Support data collection in various environments for technology advancement.

Skills

Awareness of existing charging Standards (e.g., CCS / COMBO, DIN 70121, ISO15118)

Experience with IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards

Good communication and negotiation skills

Strong organisational and planning skills

Eagerness to learn about Electric Vehicle Charging

Structured problem-solving approach

Knowledge of Health and Safety processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Full UK driving license

Education

Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering or related field

Tools

Programming/scripting languages (C/C++, Python, Java)

Job description

Electrical Engineer

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About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Whitley, who are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team.

Position Description:

• This role sits within the Powertrain Charging Systems team, in the Charging Validation & Verification organisational unit.
• The role will focus on delivering data from tests in support of design release activity or technology advancement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure compatibility.
• The main activity for this role is to, as part of a team, prepare test facility or test parts with instrumentation which enables measurement of a wide range of charging system signals and variables, both on-board and external to the vehicle.
• This role will support the collection of data in environments such as test facilities, public roads, and proving grounds.
• The key outcome is to help create a modern luxury seamless & stress-free charging experience for customers.

Skills Required:

• Awareness of existing charging Standards (e.g., CCS / COMBO, DIN 70121, ISO15118)
• Experience with IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements

Experience Required:

• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Eagerness to learn about Electric Vehicle Charging, studying data and reporting test data
• Structured problem-solving approach in a technical environment
• Ability to validate, prepare, and interpret documentation
• Knowledge of Health and Safety processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (plans, presentations, graphs, processes, SPL documents)
• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualifications, and a 2-year accident-free record

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge of vehicle charging systems and applications
• Electronic hardware design & testing knowledge
• Six Sigma, Black Belt, and Green Belt training and certification
• Experience and certification in testing on proving grounds
• Knowledge of instrument calibration processes
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (C/C++, Python, Java, or similar)
• Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic engineering or related field

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy, founded in 1997, with an in-house Contractor Care Team supporting external employees. We act as an employment agency for permanent and contract roles.

How to Apply

If interested, submit your application, and our recruiters will contact you.

Referral bonus: Up to £600 for successful referrals. Visit our referral page.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing