Electrified Powertrain Development Engineer

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mobility technology is seeking an Electrified Powertrain Development Engineer in Coventry. This role involves developing and testing electrified powertrains, requiring strong analytical skills and a relevant engineering degree. The position offers a range of responsibilities from planning tests to data analysis, and provides opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

EV Lease Scheme

Flexi-time

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

One paid professional membership annually

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience in powertrain development or testing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

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AVL Powertrain UK Ltdoffers a job in theUnited Kingdom (GB)as

Electrified Powertrain Development Engineer

AVL Powertrain UK is currently seeking Electrified Powertrain Development Engineers which will play a key role in supporting Start of Production Projects.

You will join the team with the primary objective to work closely with our customers to develop, test and optimise the performance of their Electrified Powertrain for future vehicle programs.

Furthermore, you will be expected to take ownership for planning and executing test work primarily on developmental rigs, providing clear and concise data analysis and reporting/recommendations to customer teams.

Our engineers are typically exposed to multiple different projects during their career working with us, including increasing opportunities in the field of electrified powertrains and virtualised development. The role is therefore particularly suited to flexible people who will enjoy the opportunity to gain experience in new areas and who can rapidly self-start, combining a pro-active attitude, excellent analytical problem-solving skills and an outstanding technical engineering background.

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 (e.g. 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

If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.

Annual Remuneration: Due to UKVI compliance requirements, we are obligated to state the annual gross salary (full-time) for this position. The salary range is between £30,000 - £45,000and we will offer market-conforming remuneration taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

Job posted on: 16/05/2025
Closing date: 27/06/2025

We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.

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Location:

Coventry, GB

Company: AVL Powertrain UK Ltd

Job Function: Powertrain Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: May 16, 2025

Job ID: 38255

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.