Electrified Powertrain Development Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the powertrain sector seeks an Electrified Powertrain Development Engineer in Coventry. The role involves overseeing testing campaigns, data analysis, and technical direction. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in powertrain development. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

EV Lease Scheme

Flexi-time

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in relevant engineering area.
• Experience in powertrain development or testing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing campaign from requirement definition to data analysis.
• Timely data processing and analysis for engineering decisions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

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Electrified Powertrain Development Engineer, Coventry

Client:

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the testing campaign from requirement definition to data analysis and reporting
• Definition of the testing requirement (technical and timing) with the Subject Matter Expert
• Supervision of the testing facility set up, to ensure Rig and Unit Under Test fulfil requirement (BoM creation)
• On site support at customer or other facilities as appropriate to monitor and ensure good delivery of the testing campaign
• Timely data processing and data analysis that will be used to make engineering decisions
• Daily summary updates on project and testing status to all project stakeholders
• Responsibility to ensure any issues have been formally logged on and assigned
• Technical direction to test facilities & other stakeholders
• Support internal AVL presentations and participate in trainings and knowledge exchange

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential:

• Minimum of 2:1 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, etc)
• Experience in powertrain development or testing
• Electric Drive Unit and battery experience/knowledge
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to summarise and make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines with supporting data
• Self-starter with the ability to work with high level instruction, minimal detail breakdown and to be able to seek out relevant information, data and support from other engineering groups
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both written and verbal, with AVL and customer team members
• Flexible and adaptable to move onto other commodities battery/charging/inverter

Preferable:

• Agile/Scrum process
• MATLAB and/or Python scripting experience

WE OFFER:

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
• Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
• One paid professional membership annually

Applicants are required to undergo a DBS check if offered employment. Offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and the company reserves the right to withdraw the offer if unspent criminal convictions are present.

Annual Remuneration: The salary range is between £30,000 - £45,000, based on qualifications and experience, in accordance with UKVI requirements.

Job posted on: 16/05/2025

Closing date: 27/06/2025

We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.