R&D Test and Validation Engineer

Stamford, PE9

Full-time – 37.5 hours per week

Contract – 12 months – Hybrid working

We’re seeking a skilled Powertrain Test & Validation Engineer (Power Electronics + Motor/Generator) to provide on-site technical support for the development and validation of electric powertrain systems.

You will play an important part in the Powertrain design team and the test facility, combining hands-on test execution with product validation, data analysis, and issue resolution to ensure robust validation of next-generation electric powertrains.

Travel between Stamford & Nottingham test sites is required.

R&D Test and Validation Engineer Shifts:

·      Monday to Friday

·      Flexible office hours

R&D Test and Validation Engineer Rate of Pay:

·      £16.41 - £28.21 per hour

R&D Test and Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

·      Manage daily powertrain (PE + MG) test cell activities, including test setup, execution, and data collection

·      Develop and execute test procedures for electrical validation of powertrain systems

·      Collaborate with Power Electronics and Motor/Generator design teams to define validation requirements and test plans

·      Investigate and resolve system/component issues, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions to closure

·      Analyse and correlate test and simulation data (e.g. using MATLAB, Ansys) and generate clear technical reports and review presentations

·      Support test facility setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, and troubleshooting

·      Ensure data quality and manage hardware changes and spare parts in coordination with component owners and materials teams

·      Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g. Fault Tree Analysis) with support from subject matter experts where needed

R&D Test and Validation Engineer Requirements:

·      Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.

·      Experience in a powertrain or electrical testing environment (Power Electronics + Motor/Generator strongly preferred)

·      Hands-on component validation, failure analysis, and issue resolution experience

·      Proficient with data acquisition systems, data processing, and analysis

·      Automotive or heavy-duty industry background preferred but not essential

·      Strong ability to interpret test requirements, set up instrumentation, and deliver high-quality test data

·      Confident in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint

·      Experience using systems such as MATLAB / Simulink, Ansys, PCAN (or equivalent CAN tools)

To be considered for this role as a R&D Test and Validation Engineer, please apply now!