BMS Engineer

About the job

REQ ID: 116537
JOB TITLE: BMS Engineer
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING END DATE: 16/01/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon

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 

The battery engineering department is responsible for the design, development and engineering sign off of all JLR batteries both designed inhouse and bought in. The department comprises a matrix organisation of designers, test and validation engineers and programme leaders.

The BMS team are responsible for design and development and sign off of the battery management system. More specifically developing the architecture and requirements for the BMS design, then validating these requirements across HIL rigs, battery test properties and vehicles.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Development of test plans to ensure the BMS system is fully validated.
• Execution of test plans across multiple test properties to ensure plan is delivered on time and to the right quality level.
• Investigating and managing issues raised on vehicles. Supporting resolution plans for any issues raised and managing the impact with the vehicle/test teams.
• Escalate and communicate issues and roadblocks for arbitration and suggest solutions within engines, powertrain and vehicle.
• Provide technical support and assistance across the operational team on topics relating to the integration and harmonisation of multiple interconnected components including issue resolution and objective data analysis.
• Support Lead Engineers in inputting to AIMS and drive closure in line with vehicle gateways.
• Build relationships with all module team members.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Good relevant experience of working in a Systems Engineering environment - ideally within the Automotive Sector.
• Model based engineering (MBE).
• Requirements Management (RM).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant experience of system definition, system architecture development, requirements specification, design/performance modelling, systems integration, system assessment and acceptance.
• Full driving licence.

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 Jaguar Land Rover 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 Jaguar Land Rover, 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.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.