Charging Systems Verification and Validation Engineer

Position: Charging Systems Verification and Validation Engineer
Location: Gaydon, UK (5 days a week from office)
6 months contract position

The Role

This role is for Charging Features Verification Engineer role sits within the Charging Systems Delivery Group.

As a Charging Features Verification Engineer, you'll be an integral part of Charging Systems V&V Chapter, working within the dynamic Charging Systems Verification & Validation Group. Your role will be pivotal as the point of contact for verifying Charging Features, collaborating with various teams including Charging Product squads, Propulsion Product Groups, Body & Digital Product Platform team and Central System Integration team.

Your responsibilities: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition)

Execute validation and verification activities for Charging Systems, DC-DC converter, On-Board charger (AC and DC charging systems), Charger types (CCS, CHAdeMO, Type-2, GB/T, NACS, Type-1) & BMS systems.

Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements

Conduct vehicle-level Charging systems SW release tests for multiple teams/programs.

Conduct 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/labcar/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, ISO26262).

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 and issues reported by cross functional & central software integration teams.

Support various charging systems & other modules responsible for charging features integration activities on different tests properties for different programs & builds.

Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

Hard Skills:

• Hands-on experience with EV charging systems, power electronics, or vehicle HV/electrical systems and high voltage systems 400/800V
• Validation & Verification experience preferably within the Automotive industry
• Working Knowledge on power electronics HW & SW life cycle process.
• Working Knowledge on Automotive communication protocols CAN, LIN, Ethernet and Vector tools like CANoe / CANalyser, PLC logging, ETAS INCA, Wireshark, MDA, UDS Diagnostics, DOIP
• Strong knowledge of HV safety procedures and risk assessments (Desirable HV Authorized Person or Senior Authorized Person Trained)
• Vehicle-Level Diagnostics & Fault Analysis and triaging, stakeholder management on progressing on defects
• Working Knowledge of ISO15118, DIN70121, IEC61851 charging standards and functional safety ISO26262
• Experience with charging protocols such as CCS (Combo), NACS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, Type2, Type1
• Vehicle preparation with necessary software and hardware intended for testing
• Work and coordinate with workshop or instrumentation team for hardware change and special instrumentation, wirings for validation for CAN, Ethernet, Data Logger, ECU hardware replacement
• Experience 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 & tools.
• Car Driving License Holder (Desirable: Class 2 / Class 3 JLR Permit holder, UK Driving License)

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Willing to do it and can go anywhere with an attitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and lead the test activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced development environment.
• Results driven by the ability to deliver operational plans in a highly demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and communication effectively at all levels.
• A highly flexible person who can respond to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment, with the ability to support the needs of the Customer and the business.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience preferred, ideally in Electrical/Electronics/Control Systems/Mechanical engineering or equivalent.