Performance Test Engineer

DCV Technologies; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive firm in Gaydon is seeking a Performance Test Engineer to join their team. You will conduct performance attribute tests on xHEV and BEV vehicles, troubleshoot issues, and analyze test results. The ideal candidate has experience in vehicle testing, strong data analysis skills, and must hold a valid driver's license. This role involves collaboration with Engineers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle testing on track, including high speed and dynamic testing.
• Good data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experienced driver with a valid full license.

Responsibilities

• Setting up test vehicles and ensuring instrumentation works correctly.
• Executing physical tests to evaluate performance metrics.
• Producing test reports and processing test data.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting vehicle issues

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Our client, a leading name in the Automotive industry, is urgently seeking a proven Performance Test Engineer to add to their dynamic and growing team, with specific focus on on‑track and on‑road Performance Attribute and Features Testing. The successful candidate will work on xHEV and BEV vehicles, supporting the Lead Engineers in the delivery of competitive performance.

The successful Performance Test Engineer will be responsible for conducting the performance attribute tests (e.g., 0‑100 kph sprint tests, Vmax tests), troubleshooting vehicles, and analysing & reporting results across various vehicle architectures and powertrains. You will work alongside the Performance Attribute Engineers, other Test Engineers and the Performance Technical Specialist, in a collaborative and diverse environment.

The successful candidate should be someone that is keen to conduct track‑based and road‑based testing, able to troubleshoot vehicle and logging issues, with good data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to learn and adapt fast, operating under fluid and tight deadlines, to support the timely delivery of Performance Metrics across our range of products.

The Performance Test Engineer delivers physical testing to support the Performance Attribute metrics, as per performance test plan.

Responsibilities

• Setting up test vehicles, ensuring instrumentation works and signals are logged correctly.
• Executing physical tests to evaluate the Performance Attribute metrics (e.g., 0‑100 kph time, Vmax, repeated accelerations, etc.).
• Troubleshooting and feeding back on vehicle and measurement toolchain.
• Processing and visualising test data using the tools provided, and supporting toolset improvement.
• Evaluating and logging the behaviour of performance features.
• Producing test reports.
• Performing unscheduled and urgent test requests.

Selection Criteria

• Experience in vehicle testing on track, including high speed and dynamic testing.
• Experience in test data acquisition and analysis, and associated toolchain.
• Experienced driver with a valid full license, less than 7 live penalty points, and a history of vehicle testing.
• Presentation and Communication skills.
• Inside IR35.
• Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire – must be able to sort out own travel.

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