Role Overview
Position: Charging Systems Verification and Validation Engineer
Job Type: Permanent / Fixed term contract
Location: Gaydon, UK
Hours: 40 hours per week – full time
Responsibilities
- Execute validation and verification activities for charging systems, including DC‑DC converters, on‑board chargers (AC/ DC charging systems), charger types (CCS, CHAdeMO, Type‑2, GB/T, NACS, Type‑1) and BMS systems.
- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements.
- Conduct vehicle‑level charging system software release tests for multiple teams/programs.
- Perform vehicle‑level testing using real EVSE, charging emulators, power analyzers, and diagnostic tools.
- Perform functional, performance, and robustness testing on EV charging systems.
- Capture logs, analyze data, and identify root causes of charging failures or communication issues.
- Verify SIMS/AIMS/BUGS issue fixes on vehicle/lab car/Vehicle In Loop.
- Work with cross‑functional teams (software, hardware, systems, diagnostics) to resolve defects.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO 15118, IEC 61851, DIN 70121, ISO 26262).
- Prepare detailed test reports and present findings to engineering leadership and stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes and procedures.
- Adopt and support a structured problem‑solving approach on various issue investigations reported by cross‑functional and central software integration teams.
- Support various charging systems and other modules responsible for charging feature integration activities across tests, properties, programs, and builds.
- Undertake any other work as directed by the line manager in connection with the role.
Qualifications
- Hands‑on experience with EV charging systems, power electronics, vehicle HV/electrical systems and high voltage systems (400/800V).
- Validation & verification experience preferably within the automotive industry.
- Working knowledge of power electronics hardware & software life‑cycle processes.
- Proficient in automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and Vector tools such as CANoe / CANalyser, PLC logging, ETAS INCA, Wireshark, MDA, UDS Diagnostics, DOIP.
- Strong knowledge of HV safety procedures and risk assessments (HV Authorized Person or Senior Authorized Person trained).
- Experience in vehicle‑level diagnostics, fault analysis, triaging, and stakeholder management of defect resolution.
- Working knowledge of ISO 15118, DIN 70121, IEC 61851, and ISO 26262 charging standards.
- Experience with charging protocols such as CCS (Combo), NACS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, Type‑2, Type‑1.
- Vehicle preparation with necessary software and hardware for testing.
- Coordination with workshop or instrumentation teams for hardware changes and specialized instrumentation (CAN, Ethernet, data loggers, ECU hardware replacement).
- Proficiency with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, EVSE charging simulators.
- Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and system/sub‑system requirements.
- Experience working in an agile environment and using agile tools.
- Car driving licence holder (Desirable: Class 2 / Class 3 permit holder, UK Driving Licence).
- Willingness to travel as required with a positive attitude.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Proactive leadership in test activities.
- Capability to work independently in a fast‑paced development environment.
- Results‑driven disposition to deliver operational plans in a demanding context.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effective at all levels.
- Highly flexible and adaptable to changing, fast‑paced environments, supporting customer and business needs.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, Mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
Benefits
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Competitive salary packages include pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources, and discounts within the larger Tata network. We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we proudly sponsor the London Marathon.
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998. We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability‑inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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