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HV Battery System Test Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: DY1, Dudley, West Midlands (County)

Expire in: a month

Job Description

HV Battery System Test Engineer

Location: Dudley
Salary: £55,000 per annum

Company Pension

Free Parking

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled HV Battery System Test Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will plan, execute, and analyse tests on high-voltage prototype equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

You will play a key part in supporting the development and concept prove-out of our ACI technology, contributing to prototype battery systems, creating test procedures and scripts, executing test plans, and preparing detailed data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Execution

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures for high-voltage systems (e.g., batteries, inverters, motors, switchgear, cable systems).

Create & define test cycles, setpoints, limits, and safety parameters.

Produce test scripts and test profiles aligned with DVP requirements.

Hands-on Testing

Conduct manual and automated testing on HV systems.

Support on-site operations including installation, software flashing, configuration, and instrumentation setup.

Install and verify testing safety mechanisms and instrumentation.

Equipment Management

Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment (automated systems, DAQs, oscilloscopes, HV equipment).

Ensure all test equipment is properly calibrated and functional.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyse complex data sets to identify issues and perform root cause analysis.

Compile accurate technical test reports for engineering and management teams.

Provide improvement recommendations based on findings.

Collaboration & Troubleshooting

Support CCAR processes and cross-functional investigations.

Work closely with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, R&D, and Project Management teams.

Provide technical guidance to technicians and junior team members.

Documentation

Maintain test documentation, schematics, risk assessments, and SOPs.

Ensure traceability and accuracy across all test documentation.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to enhance test methods, processes, and equipment utilisation.

Contribute to the evolution of testing capability and efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.

Minimum 3 years' experience in HV environments, ideally testing and validating electrical/electronic systems (automotive preferred but not essential).

Hands-on experience with Li-ion batteries, power electronics, inverters, switchgear, cooling systems, and harness manufacture.

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills using relevant tools.

Experience with HV batteries, EDU, and control systems.

Knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Sierra CP Cadet, Vector CAN, LabVIEW) is highly desirable.

Solid understanding of HV safety practices and procedures.

Personal Attributes

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and fault-finding abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks independently.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

Comfortable in a fast-paced R&D / prototype development environment.

Creative, persistent, and able to influence positive change

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