Electrical Engineer - Powertrain Charging Systems

Expleo Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic Powertrain Charging Systems team. This exciting 12-month contract role focuses on enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and efficient charging experience for customers. As part of a collaborative team, you'll prepare test facilities, collect data, and contribute to the advancement of charging technologies. If you are passionate about electric vehicles and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant field is essential.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test facilities and support data collection for charging systems.
• Validate and report test data in various environments.

Skills

Awareness of existing charging standards

Good communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer literacy

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Powertrain Charging Systems

Join our customers dynamic Powertrain Charging Systems team as an Electrical Engineer (12 Months contract), focusing on delivering data from tests in support of design release activity or technology advancement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure compatibility. This 12-month contract position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the creation of a modern, seamless, and stress-free charging experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare test facility or test parts with instrumentation for measuring a wide range of charging system signals and variables, both on-board and external to the vehicle.
• Support the collection of data in various environments such as test facilities, public roads, and proving grounds.

Skills Required:

• Awareness of existing charging standards (e.g., CCS/COMBO, DIN 70121, and ISO15118).
• Experience with IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements.
• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, and a 2-year accident-free record.

Experience Required:

• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Eagerness to learn about Electric Vehicle Charging.
• Studying and reporting of test data.
• Natural problem-solver with a structured approach to problem-solving in a technical environment.
• Ability to validate, prepare, and read documentation.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety processes.
• Computer literacy, including competency in Microsoft Office to produce plans, presentations, graphs, and Single Point Lesson (SPL) documents.

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.

Note: Right to work checks will be carried out for this role, considering the current legislations.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Engineering, Consulting, and Information Technology

Industries: Engineering Services and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing