Powertrain Engineer

Role: Electrified Powertrain Development and Test Engineer Location: Birmingham Salary: £65,000 approx but negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Onsite 5x days per week 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 Supervise powertrain development programs 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: Pension scheme 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 Relocation allowance Company events Reward gateway – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers How to apply? Please send a CV to danielle.chapmanexperis.co.uk

Location: Birmingham, GB

Posted Date: 4/26/2025