At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Battery Test Operations Team to optimise high voltage battery testing and data collection.
- Company: Leading automotive engineering firm focused on innovative battery technology.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, contract role with potential for long-term employment.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal development and training.
- Why this job: Be part of a cutting-edge team shaping the future of electric vehicles.
- Qualifications: Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ3 preferred; hands-on experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 23.6 - 23.6 £ per hour.
Location: Browns Lane, Coventry
Hourly Rate: £23.60ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £17.69ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (Duration: initially to 31/03/2027)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J37300875
Duties
The Battery Test Operations Team is part of Powertrain Test Operations within Product Engineering Operations. The team maintains productive test workflow for HV Battery development at our internal test labs at ABE Lyons Park (Coventry) and BatLab (Gaydon), delivering high quality electrical characterisation and performance data at cell, module and pack level. The team also supports HV battery activity at other internal company sites and external test facilities.
The Battery Test Senior Technician role will support our internal facilities to ensure that productive output is maintained to deliver quality test data to our internal customers/partners. Responsibilities include:
- Start, stop, running, monitoring and shutdown of any test schedules assigned.
- Communication of test chamber status via status and utilisation documents.
- Rectification/diagnosis of issues, engagement of test engineers where needed.
- Identification/acquisition of appropriate test scripts from battery test engineers.
- Creation of internal work instructions and local process documents.
- Conduct test setup activities; material handling, rig fabrication, rig assembly, test instrumentation, HV & LV electrical connections and cooling connections.
- Proposals to support test plan modification based on results.
- Carry out any work or job cards assigned by their supervisor.
- Fabricate and assemble jigs from technical drawings ready for test installation.
- Install/uninstall test components into chamber.
- Build cooling rigs to provided schematics.
- Support area 5s activities.
- Carry out and support health checks on UUT.
- Ensure all tooling is within calibration and raise non-compliance with supervisor.
- Responsible for working within and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Update CCAR with any facility and project issues.
- Aid in material handling activities.
- Attend training courses to ensure personal development.
- Support training of peers to Technician Level.
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.
Education
Apprenticeship or NVQ3 in an engineering related subject, or equivalent experience preferred.
THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35
Our clients are unable to provide sponsorship for visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.
Battery Engineering - Skilled Technician - J37300875 employer: Caresoft Global Limited
As a Mechatronics Engineer at our Gaydon location, you will be part of a dynamic team that fosters innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. We offer competitive rates, a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth, and opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible contract arrangement until March 2027.
