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Powertrain Test Engineer

Coventry, England, gb๐Ÿ’ผ Full-time๐Ÿ—“ 2026-06-29 โ†’ 2026-09-25

Core

Support testing and validation of engine and electric drive unit (EDU) systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and performance requirements.

Role type

Mid-to-Senior powertrain test engineer

Builds

Engine and EDU/E-machine test cell activities and validation programmes

Domain

Automotive engineering (powertrain)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Engine and EDU/E-machine test cell equipment knowledge, Engine and EDU/E-machine component and control strategy knowledge, ETAS INCA software proficiency, Structured problem-solving, UK driving licence (less than 6 penalty points)

Preferred skills

Type Approval test delivery experience, UN ECE R85 and GB/T 18488 regulations knowledge, Powertrain homologation requirements experience, Data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, Concerto), FMEA/Six Sigma/8D methodologies

Technologies

ETAS INCA, Python, MATLAB, Concerto

Responsibilities

Support engine and EDU/E-machine test cell activities and validation programmes, Investigate and resolve technical issues through structured problem-solving approaches, Conduct data analysis and support test result interpretation, Assist in delivering testing aligned to regulatory and homologation requirements

Seniority

Mid to Senior (5-9 years of experience)

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