EDU Lead Test Engineer

About the job

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 Engineering Operations (EO), specifically the Power electronics test laboratory “Powerlab”. The department delivers test capability to support design, development and validation of Jaguar Land Rovers future electrified powertrain from early prototype controls development to vehicle level SW and calibration sign off and legislative compliance testing.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operational readiness, opening and continued operation of a new test facility.  The test facility will be based at Whitley and support Jaguar Land Rover’s growth in Power Electronics Testing.  The Power electronics laboratory will combine Inverter, DCDC, AC / DC Charging and EVSE testing.  Using a combination of specialist test cells, a dedicated test lab and vehicles to deliver high quality test data in a safe, controlled environment.

Inverter Test Operations Lead Engineer is responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians who will ensure that the test automation systems, related control solutions and services are managed to the highest operational standards at all times and meet the customer expectations.

The lead engineer will deliver robust processes and plans for preventative & predictive maintenance, quality checks & assurance, legislated calibration & validation routines and the tracking, storage and reporting of the data which supports these processes. They will supervise the day-to-day workflow that enables these activities. In order to maintain operational standards, they will deliver accurate budget forecasts which cover routine maintenance, breakdown support and future upgrades.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

You will develop training packages to develop the skills within the team to deliver simulation techniques to emulate vehicle environment within testbed: Deliver Training and develop processes for set up of PUMA simulation systems for Electric machines, Encoders, batteries, and Deliver training and develop processes for instrumentation setup. You will ensure facility utilisation targets and testing gateways are achieved: De-risking through planning and preparation, and ensure continuous workflow by reviewing and preparing upcoming tests via operational meetings. You will also maximise the use of automation to improve utilisation, repeatability, and quality, take ownership of any issues and work with supporting teams to resolve with urgency, and follow existing and update best practices to support required level of output data quality.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

The successful candidate will be an individual with a customer first Some experience mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable. You will be results driven with the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment, and be analytical, data driven and methodical.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Capable leader, able to lead a team of engineers.
• Electrical, Electronics, Control or Systems Engineer to a degree level.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of operation, technology and physics behind Inverters and electric machines
• Customer-first attitude with a passion for continuous improvement
• Knowledge of data acquisition and control systems, calibration techniques and processes, proven experience with electrical high speed instrumentation systems applicable to electric machines 
• Experienced in automation systems (at least one of the following: PUMA, CADET, Morphee, LabView, AutomationDesk) - Preferably PUMA/AVL systems.
• Proven experience with data analytics, can use at least one tool proficiently
• Technical leadership and workload management experience
• Natural problem-solver with a methodical approach to fault diagnosis and rectification
• Experience in leading operational department
• Proven Experience in validating, prepare and read engineering documents
• Detailed knowledge of laboratory Health and Safety requirements, including Risk Assessment, COSHH and SDS

Desirable:

• Masters degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Control or Systems Engineer to a degree level.
• Knowledge and experience enabling effective control of dynamic systems, e.g. coolant and oil fluid systems
• Proficient in the application and use of PLC control systems
• Knowledge test verification and validation of current powertrain systems, including electrification
• Experience of health and safety regulations, reporting and monitoring compliance
• Some experience of vehicle networks such as CAN-FD, CAN, LIN and FlexRay, and Network analysis tools e.g., Vector CANalyzer or Canoe
• Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification.
• Experience with IATF16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements
• A valid Driving license

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.