Software Powertrain Engineer

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Why join us? 

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We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential. 

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

What will you be doing?

As a Software Powertrain engineer, you will join Coventry team to support our activities within the Automotive sector. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Develop and implement rigorous validation activities within the “Inverter Verification and Validation” chapter.
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of test methods to enhance reliability and align with brand standards.
• Maintain the chapter’s “core body of knowledge” by integrating lessons learned from delivery projects.
• Allocate chapter members to delivery projects for the execution of test phases using developed tools and processes.
• Foster continuous improvement in project quality and efficiency through knowledge sharing and feedback mechanisms.
• Facilitate personal growth and skill development opportunities for team members.
• Actively support the exploration and development of cutting-edge methods in the field.
• Identify and embrace additional responsibilities as the team expands

Who are we looking for? 

You are… 

• Passionate about engineering 
• result-oriented 
• proactive

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., electronics, electrical, mechatronics) or a related field is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years of expertise in automotive powertrain, specialising in the design and validation of test techniques.
• Proficient in operating DSpace Control Desk hardware and possessing hands-on experience with its functionalities.
• Familiarity with test automation tools, including Python and Automation Desk.
• Proven experience in the end-to-end delivery of powertrain component/system testing, ensuring alignment with specified requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to test definition within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Competent in generating and maintaining Design Verification Plans (DVP) and preparing comprehensive test reports for project milestones.
• Availability to work at JLR Whitley (Coventry) with occasional support at Gaydon.
• Expertise in various levels of testing, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), System-HiL, and full powertrain system testing.
• Hands-on experience with ETAS INCA and Vector CANalyzer (at least one of them).
• Comprehensive understanding of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architectures.

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