Powertrain Engineer

Company: People Source Consulting trading as Experis
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Role: Electrified Powertrain Development and Test Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £65,000 approx but negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

About the Role

Role is to lead test and development work on automotive electrified powertrains.

You MUST have 5 years direct working experience with e-machine development and testing in the automotive industry.

Requirements

  • Degree level education likely in the field of electrical engineering or mechanical engineering. Higher level degrees are also useful.
  • Experience in the automotive sector is required developing electrified powertrain and components.
  • Background in automotive development environment.
  • Experience in electrified powertrain including E-machine, driveline and engine.
  • Knowledge and understanding of vehicle attribute engineering and target setting.
  • Expert knowledge of Instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition equipment and powertrain test cells.
  • Working knowledge of automotive calibration & data acquisition tools (ETAS INCA/MDA preferred).
  • Experience of managing projects, including planning, executing, and reporting results.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.
  • Ability to overcome cultural barriers.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leading test & development work on electrified automotive powertrains and mechanical systems on powertrain test bed and in vehicle. This includes but is not limited to E-machines, E-drive units, battery, dedicated hybrid engines/components and E-control units.
  • Lead test and development of performance, efficiency, drivability etc. as needed based on project scope, to include:
  • Support/manage powertrain build activities.
  • Design, plan and organise test and development programmes on powertrain rig or dyno.
  • Develop and setup test facilities to suit electrified powertrain development needs.
  • Obtain and analyse data, ensuring data quality.
  • Feedback results & prepare test reports.
  • Experience on AVL or other powertrain rigs (5E) highly preferred.
  • Develop working practices in the department including training of other staff members.
  • Work collaboratively with the Design and CAE department and key external suppliers to establish powertrain targets for new projects and to help to establish and optimise designs.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments on the analysis and integration of powertrain systems to ensure their proper function.
  • Collaborate with CACQ as needed for joint projects and projects where support is required.
  • Collaborate with the calibration team to seamlessly handover and jointly deliver projects as needed.

Benefits

  • Private medical insurance.
  • Income protection insurance.
  • Life assurance.
  • Free lunch for all employees/workers.
  • Enhanced company sick pay.
  • Company bonus scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Company car allowance for senior grades.
  • Company events.
  • Reward gateway – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers.

How to apply?

Please send a CV to danielle.chapman@experis.co.uk

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Software Development

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Posted: April 11th, 2026