Design Validation Engineer

Job Description
Position Title: Design Validation Engineer
Location: Coventry
Duration: Permanent
My automotive client is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry. A unique opportunity has developed due to company expansion and a role as Design Validation Engineer is now available. This role will play a key part in supporting start of production projects.
You will join the team with the primary objective to work closely with customers to work on the Design Validation (DV) of Electric Drive Units and batteries.
You will be expected to take ownership for planning and executing test work primarily on developmental rigs, providing clear and concise data analysis and reporting/recommendations to customer teams (focused but not limited to EDU, Electric Motor, Power Electronics).
The successful Design Validation Engineer is typically exposed to multiple different projects during their career, including increasing opportunities in the field of electrified powertrains and virtualised development.
The role is therefore particularly suited to flexible people who will enjoy the opportunity to gain experience in new areas and who can rapidly self-start, combining a pro-active attitude, excellent analytical problem-solving skills and an outstanding technical engineering background.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the testing campaign from requirements definition to data analysis and reporting for design validation of unit under test
Definition and planning of the testing requirements with the Subject Matter Expert
Supervision of the testing facility set up, to ensure Rig and Unit Under Test fulfil the requirements
On site support at customer or other facilities as appropriate to monitor and ensure good delivery of the testing campaign
Data processing and data analysis that will be used to make engineering decisions
Daily summary updates on project and testing status to all project stakeholders
Technical direction to test facilities & other stakeholders
Support internal Client presentations and participate in trainings and knowledge exchange
YOUR PROFILE:
Essential:
Minimum of 2:1 Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics, etc)
Experience in powertrain development, testing and design validation
Electric Drive Unit and battery experience/knowledge
Excellent analytical skills with ability to summarise and make clear technical recommendations
Self-starter with the ability to work with high level instruction
Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both written and verbal, with the Client and customer team members
Flexible and adaptable to move onto other commodities (e.g. battery/charging/inverter)
Preferable:
Agile/Scrum process
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Competitive salary
Hybrid Working - 1 day a week WFH
EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
22 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
Pension scheme
Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
One paid professional membership annually
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.
Its dedicated Contractor Care Team plays a pivotal role in providing an effective and successful placement for external employees, supporting them throughout their contract, from pre-placement to contract renewal.
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