Test & Validation Engineer
Millbrook, England, United Kingdom
Position: Electrical Systems Test and Validation Engineer
Sector: Electrical Systems
Location: Millbrook
Position Type: Contract
Outside IR35
Our Client currently has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Systems Test and Validation Engineer to join our Design, Development and Engineering.
Responsibilities:
• Test and validation of new hardware and software releases to meet the requirements of the vehicle timing and development plan in conjunction with supplier, system owners and vehicle development.
• The specification, development, and management of detailed testing requirements to be implemented for systems and sub-systems in the vehicle electrical architecture.
• Define testing strategies and specify test assets required to successfully achieve test and validation aspirations for the project e.g., lab-cars, rigs, chambers, test vehicles etc.
• Test and validation of all aspects of feature and function development from simple single ECU functions through to safety relevant distributed functions.
• Provide technical and project oversight for test and validation of electronics related developments undertaken by our technical partners and Tier 1 suppliers. Ensure compliance with formal testing and reporting methods.
• In conjunction with the software and controls engineers, track the development progress and maturity of feature/function and application development.
• Coordinate multi-party activities to ensure synchronised delivery to facilitate productive test and validation activities.
• In conjunction with the software and controls engineers, support the management of technical deliverables such as Feature Implementation Plans, software timing plans, issues trackers, signals databases and open issues decks.
• Participation in system review, verification & validation activities including FMEAs,
• DVP planning, ISO26262 functional safety and other tests throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provision of support and training to Manufacturing and Service departments including development of service procedures and diagnostic functionality.
The Person:
• Significant relevant experience of vehicle/system/sub-system test and validation within an automotive, aerospace or e-mobility engineering environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of electrical architectures, system networks and diagnostic technologies.
• Working knowledge of software architectures, test and validation strategies and development environments.
• Working knowledge of CAN, FlexRay, automotive ethernet, LIN networks and vehicle diagnostics.
• Experience of project engineering with Tier 1 suppliers, preparation of project documentation and reports. Risk management, mitigation, and recovery planning.
• Experience of system/component delivery within an APQP, six sigma or similar framework (FMEA, DVP, quality planning, PPAP etc.) and full product lifecycle activities.
• Articulate, self-motivated, and able to work well on own initiative.
• Possession of an Electronics, Control Systems, Software Engineering, Automotive or similar honours engineering degree.
• Other recognised engineering qualifications combined with relevant significant experience will be considered.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• No visa or other restrictions for working in the UK or travelling in the European Union.
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production. Founded in 1997, Contechs has since established itself as a leading automotive recruitment specialist, recruiting across all disciplines in the product development process.
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