Job Description

Job Title: Automation Test Systems Engineer

Location: Whitley, Coventry

Rate: 26.65ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or 20.35ph PAYE

Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2026)

Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week

Reference: J39983

Job Description:

The Advanced Automation Systems Team is responsible for supporting the development and daily operation of the World Class Test Bed Automation Systems in our client's power train test facilities in Whitley, Coventry, UK.

This role is specifically to support our EDU and E-Machine Test Rig Automation System. The individual will develop and support the operation of the automation system to deliver timely and quality data by providing the functionality required by the engineering teams to meet the programme timing plans. Additionally, the team is responsible for the integration of other associated systems and hardware as required for testing programmes. The role will also support and solve day-to-day automation system problems as raised by our operations teams.

Skills Required:

• Experienced in the application/development of a physical test automation system in a complex environment and/or programming/scripting skills in a controls-based environment.
• Scripting experience (such as C#, Python etc.) and good general software skills.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal/negotiation skills with the ability to understand technical concepts quickly.

Experience Required:

• Degree qualified in engineering or similar (automotive/mechanical/mechatronics/control systems engineering).
• Experience of the Morphee Automation System or other test automation systems (PUMA/STARS/dSPACE etc.).
• Experience of associated test bed instrumentation and systems (INCA, Cameo, emissions systems etc.) and automotive networks (CAN/EtherCAT).
• Knowledge of test facility Mechanical and Electrical hardware.
• Knowledge of automotive networks (CAN/EtherCAT).
• Resilient and enthusiastic, an individual able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs.
• A dynamic and determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated with significant pace, energy and confidence.
• Able to combine a short-term, pragmatic focus with strategic vision.
• Able to deliver quality and consistency in a complex, highly demanding environment with a range of expectations on what customer-focussed solutions might look like.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience in Automation System/Control Systems.
• Automotive experience preferred but is not essential.
• Experience in Powertrain Electrification Systems (Electric Drive Units) beneficial but not required.

Additional Information:

No Hybrid working.

This role is INSIDE IR35

Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Tier 2 General Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!