Electrical Engineer

Contechs Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Powertrain Charging Systems team. This role focuses on delivering data from tests to support the design release of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. You will prepare test facilities and collect data in diverse environments, contributing to a seamless charging experience for customers. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a degree in a relevant field, and experience with charging standards. Join this innovative firm and play a key role in advancing electric vehicle technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric vehicle charging systems and applications.
• Knowledge of electronic hardware design and test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test facilities with instrumentation for measuring charging system signals.
• Support data collection in various environments for electric vehicle charging.

Skills

Awareness of charging Standards (CCS / COMBO, DIN 70121, ISO15118)

Experience with IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards

Good communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Eagerness to learn about Electric Vehicle Charging

Problem-solving in a technical environment

Knowledge of Health and Safety processes

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Full UK driving license

Education

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

Tools

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

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Whitley

Division: Powertrain

25.48phr INSIDE IR35

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM, based in Whitley, who are seeking a 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.
• In addition, this role will support the collection of data in a wide range of environments such as in a test facility, on public roads and proving grounds.
• The key outcome of this role is to help create a modern luxury seamless & stress-free charging experience for our customers.

Skills Required:

• Awareness of existing charging Standards (e.g. CCS / COMBO, DIN 70121 and 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 of test data.
• Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
• The ability to validate, prepare and read documentation.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety processes
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process and Single Point Lesson (SPL) documents.
• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident-free record

Experience Preferred:

• Demonstrable software integration knowledge Vehicle charging Systems and applications experience.
• Demonstrable electronic hardware design & test knowledge Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.
• Experience and certification for conducting testing on proving grounds.
• Knowledge of instrument calibration processes.
• Proficient in the use and application of a programming / scripting language (C/C++, python, Java, or similar)
• Educated to Degree level in a Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field or equivalent.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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