Charging Interoperability Engineer

About the job

REQ ID: 119815
JOB TITLE: Charging Interoperability Engineer
SALARY: 37,200 - 46,000
POSTING END DATE: 19/12/2023
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

This role sits within the Powertrain Charging Systems team, in the Charging Validation & Verification organisational unit. The role will focus on delivering data from tests in support of design release activity or technology advancement of electric vehicle charging  infrastructure compatibility.

The main activity for this role is to prepare test facility or test parts with instrumentation which enables measurement of a wide range of charging system signals and variables, both on-board and external to the vehicle. In addition, this role will support the collection of data in a wide range of environments such as in a test facility, on public roads and proving grounds.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities will include:

• Following the successful issue resolution, contribute to the team’s FMA tracker (Failure Mode Avoidance) is up to date and contains at least one test case to prevent recurrence (the team will run the generated test case(s) on its charging station emulator for all future vehicles).
• Build knowledge around Charging Stations OEM and how they are developing their products.
• Work towards improvement for our future electric vehicle at a software and electronic level.
• Support preparation of test facility and/or test parts to enable effective and timely data delivery.
• Offer technical advice and guidance on collection and measurement of data. To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering decisions.
• Execute commissioning and acceptance testing of measurement equipment.
• Carry out data quality and performance reporting for measurement equipment and capability.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

In order to be considered for this position it is advantageous to hold a formal qualification such as Degree within Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field or equivalent.

The successful candidate needs to have strong Awareness of existing charging Standards (e.g., CCS / COMBO, DIN 70121 and ISO15118); issue resolution methodology; understanding of test facilities and test part preparation; experienced with data acquisition and control systems and data analysis and reporting of test data and natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.

Essential

• Demonstrable electronic hardware design & test knowledge and demonstrable software integration knowledge.
• Vehicle charging Systems and applications experience and the ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents.
• Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification and experience with IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements.
• Proficient in the use and application of a programming / scripting language (C/C++, python, Java, or similar).
• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident-free record.

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.