As an EV Powertrain Test Engineer, you will be conducting engine performance, emissions, development and durability projects for external customers. As part of a flexible and agile workforce there will be opportunities to work on EV and Hybrid projects.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Intertek’s Transportation Technology UK has two laboratories, both based in Milton Keynes. Tanners Drive specialises in combustion engine, transmission, and complete powertrain testing services. The second laboratory, in Davy Avenue specialises in electric vehicle propulsion systems testing services, covering electric motors, full integrated axle modules and complete vehicles. This is one of the fastest growing businesses in Intertek, more than doubling in size every two years since 2015.
ABOUT YOU
As a Powertrain Test Engineer, you will be highly motivated and possess a strong ambition to succeed within a technically challenging and highly innovative setting. You will be communicating effectively when dealing with customers, team members and Intertek senior management.
Required skills:
- Engineering Degree, preferably in an electrical or automotive discipline, but extensive experience will also be considered
- EV powertrain, battery, Hybrid systems knowledge
- Experience of EV powertrain or Hybrid system test operations
- Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, including P&ID’s, electrical schematics, and mechanical designs
- Coding experience to develop test method scripting or data acquisition, signal conditioning, and post
- processing
- Strong H&S awareness and understanding
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
It’s exciting times to join us as an EV Powertrain Test Engineer, as Intertek is expanding its EV engineering team to support the continued development of EV Propulsion test capabilities in Milton Keynes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret customer project requirements and carry outtest and development activities, including reporting, to meet the objectives of the project
- Test method writing, modification and software scripting for performance and durability tests on EV propulsion systems across the assigned rigs
- Complete test instructions, and equipment and customer utilisation KPI’s as required
- Installing, calibrating and validating data measurement and acquisition systems
- Debugging and real time commissioning of complex electronic systems, especially those with high speed data communication interfaces (CAN/FLEXRAY etc)
- Specification, installation, reconfiguration and safety assessment of hazardous DC and AC electrical systems and power electronics
- Support the mechanical and electrical installation of automotive AC multi-phase motors and power inverters
- Engineer ancillary systems to support the requirements of the testing, including fluid conditioning, data logging, and mechanical palletisation of test units
- Support the development and implementation of EV powertrain test safety strategy
- Ensure that the data generated is valid and in line with customer requirements
- Liaise with colleagues, customers and suppliers in a professional manner at all times
- Ensure all instrumentation used is calibrated in line with company procedures
- Help to implement and follow safe systems of work
Based at Milton Keynes. Full time. Permanent. Full Time.
Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 & Friday 08:00-13:00.
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
- Competitive salary/benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
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