Test and Validation Engineer
Certain Advantage are hiring for a Test and Validation Engineer based in Stamford (5 days per week), with occasional travel to Nottingham on a 12 month contract basis.
We are working with a reputable global organisation that designs and manufactures engines, power systems, and related technologies across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily test cell activities for Powertrain (PE + MG) systems, including test setup, execution, and data collection.
- Execute test requests and develop test procedures for electrical validation of the powertrain system.
- Work closely with the Power Electronics and Motor design teams to define validation requirements and test plans.
- Investigate and resolve system or component issues, identify causal mechanisms for failures, recommend corrective actions, and own problem resolution to closure.
- Close the loop between design/simulation data and physical test results through post-processing and analysis using tools such as MATLAB and Ansys.
- Generate high-quality technical reports and review presentations.
- Support test facility setup, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and troubleshooting.
- Manage spare parts readiness and coordinate hardware changes in collaboration with component owners and the materials team.
- Utilise structured problem-solving methods (e.g., Fault Tree Analysis) and work with subject matter experts as required.
Qualifications
- Prior experience working in a powertrain or electrical testing environment (Power Electronics + Motor/Generator experience).
- Hands‑on experience with component validation, failure analysis, and issue resolution.
- Proficiency in using data acquisition systems, data processing, and analysis.
- Automotive or heavy‑duty industry experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret test requirements, set up instrumentation, and ensure high-quality test data.
#J-18808-Ljbffr