Job Description

Battery Validation Engineer

Peterborough / HYBRID working

Initial 12 month contract – likely to extend for the right person!

37 hours a week (Mon – Fri 08:30-16:45, some flexibility around start/finish times)

Competitive rate (umbrella and PAYE)

We’re working on great contract opportunity for a Battery Validation Engineer to join a global renowned off highway manufacturer based in Peterborough (there’s flexibility around WFH). You’ll work on new and innovative products, this is an excellent opportunity with a Fortune 100 company!

As a Validation Engineer in the Electrification and Energy Solutions Battery Development team, you’ll be involved in the creation and development of detailed battery pack test plans based upon program technical objectives (System requirements), legislation requirements & risk assessments (DFMEAs). 

What will the Battery Validation Engineer do?

Contribute to the identification of system requirements/maintenance through projects

Work with internal & external test providers to finalise plans, document tests & schedules

Ensure testing completes as per the requirements with the necessary documentation, to ensure completion of technical files & enable certification of the product

Fault find any issues and assist with root cause investigation, working with other teams across the division to solve issues

Manage + maintain risk assessments (DFMEAs), update a risk reduction glidepath (to production)

Create and maintain the system or sub-system level validation plans

Develop and maintain battery test procedures

Support the management of testbed and in-field validation identified issues

Communicate validation information & status both internally and externally to customers

Develop and maintain a keen understanding of internal and external customers' needs

Keep up to date on new battery technologies, testing techniques & legislation requirements

What skills and experience will the Battery Validation Engineer need?

2 or more years of high voltage battery validation experience with good fundamental battery system knowledge, ability to create detailed test specifications and technical documentation

Data analysis skills to assist test sign off and fault-finding issues

Proven skills in root cause analysis and issue resolution

A passion to grow your validation skills within a friendly, interactive and innovative global engineering team

Self-starter with good problem solving and planning skills

Ability to react dynamically to changes in priority whilst maintain process discipline

Desirable: Accredited bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering subject

Desirable: Systems Engineering experience, previous off-highway industry experience

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment.  A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates