Location: Warwickshire
Experience Required: 5-6 years
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
Key Stakeholder Relationships
* 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 requiredStrong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple engineering teams
* Experience working in complex, fast-paced development or prototype environments
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