• Job Description

  Req#: 118817

  REQ ID: 118817
  JOB TITLE: Test Engineer
  SALARY: £34,800 - £46,000
  POSTING END DATE: 30th August 2023
  LOCATION: Warwick University

  We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

  WHAT TO EXPECT

  This role is a key to enabling the laboratory and supports the Lead Engineer for the ongoing operation of the current
  and future Power Electronics laboratory capability, you will be in direct technical engagement with JLR, University
  academia and 3rd party engineering teams supporting your Lead Engineer in the understanding of test requirements in
  detail. As part of that team your role will be the operation of test cells and the necessary physical activity of
  preparation of sample for test, including but not limited to the installation and instrumentation of the unit under test.
  We will be working collaboratively and in conjunction with the laboratory customer.

  Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Operate the key test facilities under the guidance of your Lead Engineer and customer parties
  • Maintain the facilities in good working order conducting user maintenance activities and working with

  equipment suppliers to assist in the full functional maintenance of the laboratory equipment

  • Support your Lead Engineer in the liaison with customers to derive complete technical test requirements,

  consult understand and develop test methodology.

  • Operation of facilities, and support all processes to defined H&S and other auditable requirements to ISO

  standards, 16949, 14001 etc

  • Monitor and work with team to tranfer knowledge to new team associates when required, deliver

  familiarisation of equipment for both new and current personnel as required

  • Core accountability of physical operation and upkeep of the associated facility is held by this position

  WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  

  • Experience in operational use of AVL SCADA, PUMA, CAMEO & ETAS INCA, as applied to a manual and

  automated test capability

  • Power Electronic data measurement and initial quality evaluation, both in e-machine and inverter test

  applications

  • Experience in rig/laboratory based technical test and evaluation processes in the field of Power Electronic

  systems, with an understanding of test facility operational required activities.

  • HEV, BEV power electronic efficiency test processes
  • Desire to further develop your own and your teams technical understanding in the field
  • Ability to explain test methodologies and facility capabilities
  • A good understanding of laboratory equipment capability and flexibility
  • Good activity execution skills
  • Ability to communicate and influence at operational level
  • Experience working in and technically contributing within a Power Electronic engineering environment

  SO WHY US?

  Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

  This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

  Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

  JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

• About the company

  Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC is the holding company of Jaguar Land Rover Limited, and is a British multinational automotive company which produces luxury vehicles and sport utility vehicles.

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