Vehicle Test Engineer - Automotive

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will join our Coventry team to support our activities within the Automotive sector. You will play a key role in the testing and validation of advanced electrical and battery systems within a high-performance engineering environment. Working across development and validation activities, you will support the delivery of electrified powertrain technologies through hands-on testing, fault investigation, and data analysis - Location: Coventry - On Site: 2-3 days per week - Clearance: Clearable - Experience Level: Mid-Level Key Responsibilities: - Support the testing and validation of electrical and battery systems - Develop and execute test procedures and validation activities - Monitor, analyse, and interpret test data, identifying faults and trends - Support battery fault-finding and root cause investigations - Coordinate testing activities with engineering and operational teams - Produce technical reports and test documentation - Support the integration and commissioning of test equipment and instrumentation - Ensure testing activities are completed in line with quality and safety standards Required Skills: - Experience in electrical test engineering within automotive or electrification environments - Knowledge of battery systems, EV powertrains, or electrical propulsion systems - Experience conducting testing, validation, and fault-finding activities - Ability to analyse and interpret technical and performance data - Understanding of instrumentation and test equipment - Strong communication and problem-solving skills Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. - Experience within automotive, EV, or electrification programmes - Exposure to high-voltage or safety-critical systems Desirable Skills: - Experience with tools such as CANalyzer, MATLAB, AVL Concerto, or JIRA - Familiarity with battery validation or powertrain test facilities - Understanding of DFMEA, 8D, or structured problem-solving methodologies - Experience supporting electric drive unit (EDU) or battery testing programmes