Labcar Build 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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Labcar build Engineer to be part of our innovative team. The Labcar department is at the forefront of prototype vehicle development and testing. We build and deliver whole vehicle electrical systems and network architectures on rig-based commodities for existing and new vehicle programs in the JLR House of Brands. These rigs have a high level of vehicle functionality allowing testing and validation of harnesses, modules, networks, and software before prototype vehicle build. The successful candidate will work with management and a team of technicians, be required to support all areas of Labcar builds, including frame modifications, power strategies, high and low voltage harness and component installation and debug, safety procedures, and support customers testing.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Coordinate / Support delivery of Labcar builds
• Carry out or oversee rectification work including harness reworks, system debug, harness fabrication.
• Work with management and other engineers to help provide solutions for Labcar build issues.
• Support a small team of technicians with daily tasks including, system debug, harness reworks and various rectification.
• Assist with Software installation and maintenance of software levels.
• Working with multiple departments to ensure the correct level of build and support are given.
• Assist in creation and refinement of Safe systems of work, processes and procedures.
• Work with management to help implement Health & Safety and various standards required by the business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

• Qualified in a Vehicle Based Electrical Discipline Minimum Level 3 NVQ, City & Guilds or BTEC National certificate.
• Good knowledge of vehicle electrical systems including vehicle network, systems, sub-systems and components.
• Good understand of vehicle circuit diagrams and component operations.
• Competent with vehicle electrical diagnostic and fault-finding procedures including the use of DVM, AMP clamps and various other tooling.
• Competent IT skills, especially MS Excel & Word.
• General Understanding of high voltage systems and components

Desirable:

• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic software packages and tools such as, PICOSCOPE, CANalyser and TOPIX
• Previous High Voltage electrical vehicle working experience.
• Previous experience within engineering or programme planning departments.

Personal Profile

• Must be self-motivated, keen to take on responsibility, able to work individually as well as part of a cross functional collaborative team.
• Reliable and conscientious.
• A passion for continuous technical improvement including their own skills and knowledge.
• An effective team player who supports team members.
• An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload.
• Able to build strong relationships and support of others within and outside the immediate team structure.
• Creative and open to innovative ideas, processes, and techniques.

Key Interactions

• EE Operations wider Team
• Electrical Engineering
• Vehicle Engineering
• Build and Test Operations

Working Environment

The role is based at Jaguar Land Rover’s Engineering Centre at Gaydon and is an on-site role working as part a team within Electrical Engineering Laboratories. Current core hours are 07.15 til 15.45.

26 days holiday per year excluding statutory holidays.

• Summer holiday bonus
• Yearly learning funded schedule

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.