Powertrain Engineer

Role: Electrified Powertrain Development and Test Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 approx but negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

About the Role

Role is to lead test and development work on automotive electrified powertrains.

You MUST have 5 years direct working experience with e-machine development and testing in the automotive industry.

Requirements

• Degree level education likely in the field of electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Higher level degrees are also useful.
• Experience in the automotive sector is required developing electrified powertrain and components.
• Background in automotive development environment.
• Experience in electrified powertrain including E-machine, driveline and engine.
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle attribute engineering and target setting.
• Expert knowledge of Instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition equipment and powertrain test cells.
• Working knowledge of automotive calibration & data acquisition tools (ETAS INCA/MDA preferred).
• Experience of managing projects, including planning, executing, and reporting results.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.
• Ability to overcome cultural barriers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading test & development work on electrified automotive powertrains and mechanical systems on powertrain test bed and in vehicle. This includes but is not limited to E-machines, E-drive units, battery, dedicated hybrid engines/components and E-control units.
• Lead test and development of performance, efficiency, drivability etc. as needed based on project scope, to include:
• Support/manage powertrain build activities.
• Design, plan and organise test and development programmes on powertrain rig or dyno.
• Develop and setup test facilities to suit electrified powertrain development needs.
• Obtain and analyse data, ensuring data quality.
• Feedback results & prepare test reports.
• Experience on AVL or other powertrain rigs (5E) highly preferred.
• Develop working practices in the department including training of other staff members.
• Work collaboratively with the Design and CAE department and key external suppliers to establish powertrain targets for new projects and to help to establish and optimise designs.
• Work collaboratively with other departments on the analysis and integration of powertrain systems to ensure their proper function.
• Collaborate with CACQ as needed for joint projects and projects where support is required.
• Collaborate with the calibration team to seamlessly handover and jointly deliver projects as needed.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance.
• Income protection insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Free lunch for all employees/workers.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company car allowance for senior grades.
• Company events.
• Reward gateway – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers.

How to apply?

Please send a CV to

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Software Development