Electrical and Electronic Engineer in Coventry

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Junior Engineer/Graduate Engineer to join our thriving DDI Department (Design, Development and Industrialization) based in our Coventry office. This is an opportunity to play a crucial part in the development of modern passenger car powertrain systems.

The Component Engineer will be responsible for (or support the team on) the design, development, sign-off and release of electrical powertrain components. The engineers will support the customer team to identify, analyse, and resolve complex problems and requirements in the field of electrical components of Battery, EDU or Fuel Cell systems.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to electrical component design activities; proficiency in at least one CAD package is advantageous.
• Apply an understanding of the automotive development process across concept, design, verification, and industrialisation stages.
• Support system-level and component-level requirements engineering.
• Interpret 1D/3D analysis data and assess impacts on component design.
• Assist in the development of DFMEA, DVPs, and component test plans.
• Analyse test data and provide design‑impact assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the creation, review, and sign‑off of component specifications.
• Represent and promote AVL competences and services within customer environments.
• Travel within the UK and internationally may be required.

Qualifications:

• The engineer delivering this role will be suitably qualified in design principles, system engineering, HV/LV architecture design and have good command of engineering applied to the automotive industry.
• Strong academic background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Self‑driven, curious, and comfortable operating in dynamic engineering environments.
• Understanding of vehicle/powertrain system and component requirements (e-machines, hybrid systems, battery systems, etc.).
• Awareness of FMEA, DVP&R, 8D Techniques.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Driving license.
• Willingness to travel.
• Open minded, flexible ‘can do’ attitude.
• Preferable: Specific experience on battery, fuel cell or EDU design & development.
• Masters or PhD in a specific subject area.
• Member of a relevant professional institute (e.g. IET, IMechE).
• Knowledge/experience in CAD tools such as Catia, NX or equivalent.

Benefits:

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Flexi‑time (applies to most roles)
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days)
• Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
• One paid professional membership annually

AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e‑mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Please be aware that this role is available to candidates who do not require UK sponsorship. If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.