Test & Validation Engineer (Full Vehicle)

Salary: £66,000 – £78,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Lead the evaluation, validation and where required, calibration of test vehicles, according to established methods across all attributes
• Interpret system and vehicle requirements to devise suitable written test procedures
• Support test planning with the implementation of timing plans and provide realistic estimates of the time to complete tasks
• Assist with the instrumentation, commissioning and documentation of test vehicles prior to application work commencing
• Ensure good practice in preparation of tests and analysis of data
• Produce technical reports in a timely and accurate manner to document test results
• Required to travel to proving grounds and worldwide territories as required by test plans

Requirements

Qualification and Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in automotive or mechanical engineering
• Experience in vehicle dynamics or performance testing in similar vehicle development roles especially of commercial vehicles
• Knowledge of international test methods and OEM engineering specifications
• Strong knowledge of using vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition, calibration and diagnostic equipment
• Knowledge of attribute targets delivery in physical vehicle development
• Strong knowledge in performing tests according to industry standards including fault injection testing, in a variety of real world environmental conditions
• Good knowledge of electronic, electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• A core understanding of modern automotive systems and components;
• Desirable to have by-wire tuning and EV knowledge and driving experience.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices and vehicle risk assessment
• Excellent communication skills and cross functional working practice
• A full valid UK driver’s license is required.