Powertrain Test Engineer

Are you an experienced Test Engineer, Validation Engineer or Test Rig Engineer with experience testing electric powertrain systems?

Benefits & Key Information Include:
£Open pay rate DOE (Outside IR35)
Initial 3 - 6 month contract with strong potential for extension
Working hours are Monday - Thursday 07:30am - 16:30pm / Friday 07:30am - 12:00pm.
Based in Coventry, Warwickshire
Work within one of the UK's leading automotive research and innovation environments

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative engineering team developing and validating next-generation electric propulsion technologies. Working within a world-class automotive R&D environment, you'll play a key role in delivering testing programmes for advanced inverter, e-Machine and power electronic systems.

Role Overview
You will prepare and execute test programmes, operate advanced test facilities, analyse performance data and support the development of electric vehicle powertrain technologies. Working closely with engineers, technicians and stakeholders, you will help ensure testing activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities
Execute inverter and e-Machine development and validation tests
Operate and support advanced dynamometer and test rig facilities
Develop test plans, automated scripts and technical reports
Analyse test data and investigate technical issues
Support installation and commissioning of units under test
Coordinate testing activities with engineers and technicians
Maintain compliance with quality and health & safety standards
Contribute to continuous improvement and facility development initiatives

Essential Experience
Proven experience working as a Test Engineer ideally within an automotive test, rig or laboratory environment
Knowledge of power electronics, inverters and electric machine operation
Understanding of test methodologies and data acquisition systems
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience using engineering and data analysis tools
Knowledge of health & safety, risk assessments and safe working practices

Desirable Experience

Experience with AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA or Vector CAN tools
Knowledge of high-voltage or battery electric vehicle systems
Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline

If you're looking for an opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive innovation and electrification, we'd love to hear from you.

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G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.
With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.
Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients drive to zero defects.
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