PVIT Engineer / Lead BEV Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Affluent Technology Limited
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role as a PVIT Engineer / Lead BEV Engineer is focused on supporting the testing and development of prototype battery electric vehicles in Warwickshire. The position requires 6–8 years of experience in automotive or EV development/testing, emphasizing technical investigation and resolution of issues related to powertrain and charging systems. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality data capture and continuous improvement in vehicle operations. A strong emphasis is placed on learning capture and effective problem-solving within the engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead initial triage and technical analysis of issues identified on prototype battery electric vehicles
- Capture and document high-quality test data with clear and structured problem descriptions
- Support diagnosis and resolution of powertrain and charging system issues to maintain fleet operation
- Coordinate and engage with relevant engineering teams to support issue investigation and resolution
- Assist in identifying appropriate corrective actions and engineering improvements
- Support validation activities, including software and system updates on test vehicles
- Collaborate with test and engineering teams to replicate and investigate issues on vehicles or test rigs
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across relevant teams to improve future development quality
Key Skills:
- 6–8 years of experience in automotive engineering, preferably within EV, powertrain, or prototype vehicle development environments
- Strong interest in diagnosing and resolving vehicle-level technical issues
- Understanding of electric vehicle propulsion system architecture and functionality
- Experience working with high-voltage vehicle systems or components in a testing environment
- Ability to analyse engineering data and produce clear technical reports using appropriate tools
- Structured problem-solving approach within a technical or engineering environment
- Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation effectively
- Strong curiosity and willingness to challenge and improve existing engineering approaches
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- Ability to travel between engineering and test locations as required
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Coventry
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: PVIT Engineer / Lead BEV Engineer
Location: Warwickshire
Employment Type: FTC
Experience Required: 6–8 years
Role Overview
This role sits within a Battery Electric Vehicle engineering environment and focuses on supporting the testing and development of prototype vehicle fleets. The position is suited to an engineer with 6–8 years of experience in automotive or EV development/testing environments , playing a key role in ensuring smooth operation of test vehicles by identifying, analysing, and supporting resolution of issues related to powertrain and charging systems. The role involves first-line technical investigation of issues raised from vehicle testing activities, ensuring high-quality data capture, clear problem definition, and effective collaboration with engineering teams to support timely resolution. A strong emphasis is placed on learning capture and continuous improvement across the test fleet and development programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead initial triage and technical analysis of issues identified on prototype battery electric vehicles
- Capture and document high-quality test data with clear and structured problem descriptions
- Support diagnosis and resolution of powertrain and charging system issues to maintain fleet operation
- Coordinate and engage with relevant engineering teams to support issue investigation and resolution
- Assist in identifying appropriate corrective actions and engineering improvements
- Support validation activities, including software and system updates on test vehicles
- Collaborate with test and engineering teams to replicate and investigate issues on vehicles or test rigs
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across relevant teams to improve future development quality
Key Stakeholder Relationships
- Battery Electric Vehicle Powertrain Engineering Team
- Powerpack / Propulsion Test Engineering Team
- Propulsion Software Development Team
- Test Operations Teams
- Vehicle Engineering / Integration Teams
Essential Skills & Experience
- 6–8 years of experience in automotive engineering, preferably within EV, powertrain, or prototype vehicle development environments
- Strong interest in diagnosing and resolving vehicle-level technical issues
- Understanding of electric vehicle propulsion system architecture and functionality
- Experience working with high-voltage vehicle systems or components in a testing environment
- Ability to analyse engineering data and produce clear technical reports using appropriate tools
- Structured problem-solving approach within a technical or engineering environment
- Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation effectively
- Strong curiosity and willingness to challenge and improve existing engineering approaches
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- Ability to travel between engineering and test locations as required
Desirable Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple engineering teams
- Experience working in complex, fast-paced development or prototype environments