PVIT Engineer​/Lead BEV Engineer

Location: Warwickshire

Experience

Required:

5-6 years

This role sits within a Battery Electric Vehicle engineering environment and focuses on supporting the testing and development of prototype vehicle fleets. The position is suited to an engineer with 5-6 ears of experience in automotive or EV development/testing environments, playing a key role in ensuring smooth operation of test vehicles by identifying, analysing, and supporting resolution of issues related to powertrain and charging systems.

The role involves first-line technical investigation of issues raised from vehicle testing activities, ensuring high-quality data capture, clear problem definition, and effective collaboration with engineering teams to support timely resolution. A strong emphasis is placed on learning capture and continuous improvement across the test fleet and development programmes.

• Lead initial triage and technical analysis of issues identified on prototype battery electric vehicles
• Capture and document high-quality test data with clear and structured problem descriptions
• Support diagnosis and resolution of powertrain and charging system issues to maintain fleet operation
• Coordinate and engage with relevant engineering teams to support issue investigation and resolution
• Assist in identifying appropriate corrective actions and engineering improvements
• Support validation activities, including software and system updates on test vehicles
• Collaborate with test and engineering teams to replicate and investigate issues on vehicles or test rigs
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across relevant teams to improve future development quality

• Battery Electric Vehicle Powertrain Engineering Team
• Propulsion Software Development Team
• Test Operations Teams
• Vehicle Engineering / Integration Teams
• 5-6 years of experience in automotive engineering, preferably within EV, powertrain, or prototype vehicle development environments
• Strong interest in diagnosing and resolving vehicle-level technical issues
• Understanding of electric vehicle propulsion system architecture and functionality
• Experience working with high-voltage vehicle systems or components in a testing environment
• Ability to analyse engineering data and produce clear technical reports using appropriate tools
• Structured problem-solving approach within a technical or engineering environment
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation effectively
• Strong curiosity and willingness to challenge and improve existing engineering approaches
• Full UK driving licence
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability to travel between engineering and test locations as required
  
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple engineering teams
• Experience working in complex, fast-paced development or prototype environments