REQ ID: 119482
JOB TITLE: Test Engineer
SALARY: £40,099 - £50,000
POSTING END DATE: 18/03/2024
LOCATION: Coventry
 
We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role is based within Component and Sub-System Testing (CST) in JLR’s Engineering Laboratories, a collection of world-class, cutting-edge automotive testing facilities. CST plays an integral part in physical Verification & Validation (V&V) within the JLR systems engineering landscape, directly influencing the delivery of the world’s most desirable vehicles.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

•    Complete physical rig testing in accordance with JLR testing standards and procedures, to ensure successful delivery of test programme activity to time, cost and quality.
•    Preparation of test rig and test samples, execution of tests processes, collection & analysis of test data, post-test de-preparation and reporting out of test results.
•    Collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders during CST test activity i.e. customers, subject matter experts, test engineers & technicians, rig design & manufacture engineers etc.
•    Assist in the continual improvement of test methods to enhance the CST service offering.
•    Ensure test facilities are maintained to high standards through application of appropriate quality tools including TPM and 5S.
•    Support all activities that result in a positive outcome from any audit e.g. IATF16949 (Quality), ISO45001 (H&S) and ISO 14001 (Environmental).
•    This is a shift-based role.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•    Awareness of physical test systems and closed loop control.
•    Appreciation of data acquisition techniques. 
•    A structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
•    The ability to understand and prepare engineering documents.
•    Computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
•    Familiar with engineering facility operations and applicable health and safety practices.
•    Good communication skills.
•    Experience utilising mechatronic control systems to support test activity.
•    Knowledge of instrumentation calibration processes.
•    Awareness of programming/scripting languages. 

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. 

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.