Posted:  12th April, 2025

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Position: Test & Validation Engineer 

Domain: MHEV, PHEV & BEV Systems

Job Type: Permanent (£40k to £55k Annual Gross), Contract (£25 per Hour to £33 per Hour Outside IR35)

Location: Onsite West Midlands, UK*

*(UK Residents with right to work or sponsorship required)

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Job Summary: 

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in both manual and automated testing approaches, with specific experience in VIL (Vehicle-in-the-Loop), PIL (Powertrain-in-Loop), MHEV system testing, PHEV system testing, BEV System testing and gas path emissions testing (petrol-based systems). This role demands a proactive engineering capability of working across systems and test disciplines to support product verification, compliance, and validation goals. You must have hands-on experience in test rig specification, setup instrumentation, test creation & execution, as well as strong capabilities in Design Verification Plan (DVP) creation, test case development, and performance/functionality sign-off, identify Hardware/software issues and conduct root cause analysis.  

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and deliver comprehensive test plans and test cases for propulsion system components and subsystems.

• Implement test automation frameworks for VIL and PIL environments, integrating with simulation and test tools.

• Conduct MHEV/PHEV/BEV system testing, including hybrid control strategies, battery interactions, and electrical energy flow validation.

• Perform gas path and emissions testing for petrol propulsion systems in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Manage test execution schedules, monitor progress, and report issues with reproducibility and root-cause clarity.

• Collaborate with design, systems, and software teams to ensure full traceability between requirements, test cases, and results.

• Maintain test rigs, tools, instrumentation, and ensure calibration and accuracy of measurements.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and test quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Document all test processes, results, and configurations in a clear and traceable manner.

• Embrace Agile framework into everyday ways of working including daily stand-up, sprint retrospective, backlog refinement and showcases. Define and deliver MBI’s and Stories to manage workflow in Group Sprints, escalate and resolve issues using Agile tools and methods.

• Support problem definition, investigation and resolution using appropriate tools and processes.

• Conduct the design analysis and development with utmost quality within agile framework.

• To support the design, development workstreams within the scope of the engineering development projects.

• Support prototype design freeze activities for customer applications, support customer production / prototype sites & liaise with their engineering team.

• Support the design & development of Propulsion System.

• Work with design teams to develop and optimise solutions considering multi-attributes within defined deadlines and time constraints.

• Support the continual development of tools and techniques which enhance capability, improve quality and robustness of Virtual models.

• Conduct the design analysis and development with utmost quality within agile framework

 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: 

Technical Skills: 

• Strong understanding of propulsion systems, including petrol engines and hybrid electric architectures. 

• Hands-on experience with VIL / PIL test environments, including automation setup and test scripting. 

• Familiarity with test management tools, HIL systems, real-time simulation environments, and data acquisition. 

• Deep understanding of gas path emissions testing, emission compliance parameters, and instrumentation. 

• Experience in CAN, LIN, and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, INCA, or similar platforms. 

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Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in automotive or propulsion system testing. 

• Direct experience in test automation, hardware-in-the-loop, and xHEV (MHEV, PHEV), BEV system testing. 

• Experience with test execution, validation, and verification processes aligned to V-Model or similar frameworks. 

• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, WLTP, RDE testing procedures) is preferred. 

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    Soft Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Clear communicator, both written and verbal, with technical reporting expertise. 

• Highly organized with attention to detail and safety-first mindset. 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment. 

 

Education: 

• Educated to a minimum of Degree level and good knowledge & testing experience of power unit systems and in particular ICE, MHEV, PHEV, BEV propulsion system commodities. 

• Additional training or certification in test automation, propulsion systems, or emissions compliance is a plus. 

 

What we offer (For Permanent) 

• Competitive Salary in line with level of experience 

• UK Work Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates (For Current UK Residents Only) 

• Opportunity to be part of world class product development projects 

• Pension Scheme 

• 28 Days Holidays (Annual + Bank Holidays). 

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This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. 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. 

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The applications window for this position shall be closed any time as per the applications we may receive.