Battery Validation Engineer

A leading premium automotive business and leading to move towards electric autonomous vehicles.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a Battery Validation Engineer at JLR, you will play a crucial role within the Design Validation (DV) team, focusing on the development, functional performance, and durability/reliability sign-off of the Battery Electric Module (BEM) component as part of battery unit program delivery. Reporting to the Principal Engineer for validation, you may be allocated to a Module Lead or Technical Lead based on project requirements and team structure.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Battery Validation Engineer encompass critical aspects of the DV process:

Delivery of BEM Component Testing: You'll deliver the validation testing for BEM components, ensuring structural durability, electrical and thermal performance, and safety meet our stringent standards. Timely delivery and adherence to data quality and delivery standards are paramount.

Develop Accurate Test Plans: Your ability to develop and communicate precise test plans, detailing the timing and specific requirements of test facilities, will be instrumental in ensuring seamless execution of validation activities.

Compile Technical Reports: Your role involves compiling comprehensive technical reports for DV tests. These reports serve as evidence for component and system sign-off, requiring clear communication to stakeholders.

Support Technical Reviews and Issue Resolution: You'll actively support technical reviews and lead or assist in issue resolution through established processes and tools. Your input will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and quality of our validation processes.

Interface Effectively with Stakeholders: Effective communication with departmental customers, including interaction with customers and suppliers, forms a significant part of your role. Resolving conflicts and escalating issues as necessary will be essential to ensure smooth collaboration.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Strong technical background with knowledge of power unit engineering, components, and systems.

Experience in component/system design and validation.

Proficiency in data processing using test and analysis tools such as Canalyzer, INCA, AVL Concerto, FMEA Reliasoft.

Ability to prioritize workload and lead issue resolution individually or as part of a cross-functional team.

Flexibility to work between JLR sites and external test facilities (UK driving license required).

If you are driven by technical challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

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. 

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