Electrified Powertrain Development and Test Engineer

Changan UK R&D Centre Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive R&D center in the United Kingdom is looking for a qualified professional to lead test and development activities on electrified powertrains. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and have extensive experience in the automotive sector. Responsibilities include leading test work on powertrains, organizing development programs, and collaborating with multiple departments to ensure design optimization. A competitive salary is available based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary, negotiable based on qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• Degree level education likely in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience developing electrified powertrain and components.
• Strong background in automotive development.

Responsibilities

• Lead test and development work on electrified automotive powertrains.
• Design and organize test programs for powertrain systems.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure proper function.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Automotive development experience

Electrified powertrain knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

AVL powertrain rigs

Job description

About the Role

Role is to lead test and development work on automotive electrified powertrains.

Requirements

• Degree level education likely in the field of electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Higher level degrees are also useful.
• Experience in the automotive sector is required developing electrified powertrain and components.
• Background in automotive development environment.
• Experience in electrified powertrain including E-machine, driveline and engine.
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle attribute engineering and target setting.
• Expert knowledge of Instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition equipment and powertrain test cells.
• Working knowledge of automotive calibration & data acquisition tools (ETAS INCA / MDA preferred).
• Experience of managing projects, including planning, executing, and reporting results.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.
• Ability to overcome cultural barriers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading test & development work on electrified automotive powertrains and mechanical systems on powertrain test bed and in vehicle. This includes but is not limited to E-machines, E-drive units, battery, dedicated hybrid engines / components and E-control units
• Lead test and development of performance, efficiency, drivability etc. as needed based on project scope, to include :
• Support / manage powertrain build activities
• Design, plan and organise test and development programmes on powertrain rig or dyno
• Supervise powertrain development programs
• Develop and setup test facilities to suit electrified powertrain development needs
• Obtain and analyse data, ensuring data quality
• Feedback results & prepare test reports
• Experience on AVL or other powertrain rigs (5E) highly preferred
• Develop working practices in the department including training of other staff members
• Work collaboratively with the Design and CAE department and key external suppliers to establish powertrain targets for new projects and to help to establish and optimise designs
• Work collaboratively with other departments on the analysis and integration of powertrain systems to ensure their proper function
• Collaborate with CACQ as needed for joint projects and projects where support is required
• Collaborate with the calibration team to seamlessly handover and jointly deliver projects as needed

Other Features

Competitive rate, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.