Careers

Job Purpose

• Support all mechanical integration development and benchmarking activities
• Work closely with colleagues from other departments & develop strong working relationships
• To diagnose faults and troubleshoot issues faced during development tests
• Process and analyse large datasets and draw concise & informed conclusions
• Write and present high-quality reports both internally and externally
• Develop new and existing test processes procedures and methodologies based on sound scientific principles

Person Specification

• Degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent education
• Not less than 5 years of post-graduate experience in the field of powertrain with OEM or Tier1 supplier or consultancy
• Experience working with automotive hybrid powertrains systems and components
• Experience of working with and knowledge of both mechanical and electrical automotive systems
• Background in automotive analysis or development environments
• Experience in engine performance, economy & emissions
• Knowledge and understanding of vehicle attribute engineering
• Expert knowledge of Instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition equipment
• Expert working knowledge of automotive calibration & data acquisition tools (ETAS INCA/MDA preferred).
• Experience of managing projects, planning, executing, and undertaking responsibility for project activities (preferred)
• Ability to work in team and under pressure with timing respect
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to write and present high quality reports to a varied audience. Ability to overcome cultural barriers
• Good driving record and experience in vehicle driveability assessment
• A degree of flexibility and a willingness to travel abroad for short periods of time

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out development and benchmarking activities with a high degree of autonomy
• Support and collaborate with colleagues from other departments & develop strong working relationships across the business
• Lead vehicle powertrain integration activities, support vehicle & dyno testing
• Write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience
• Supporting testing trips in Europe and China for environment calibration tests
• Develop new and existing test processes procedures and methodologies based on sound scientific principles
• Generate and quantify relevant vehicle attributes to improve vehicle performance, fuel economy and refinement

Other Features of Job

• Must be eligible to work in the UK