Our client, based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to conduct vehicle system safety testing for vehicles fitted with ADAS and Automated Driving Systems. This is a contract role initially until the end of March 2025 offering up to £400 per day (Inside IR35).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Carrying out vehicle system safety testing for vehicles fitted with ADAS and Automated Driving Systems. Working from the technical specification of the vehicle to be tested; Select the tests that need to be carried out. Select and configure the appropriate test equipment and facilities. Prepare the test vehicle with all necessary test equipment. Carry out the tests and report results.
- Develop and improve procedures for specific customers, in agreement with customer client manager.
- Answer queries from manufacturers, agencies, and others.
- Follow procedures and quality requirements.
- Carry out or witness tests and component/vehicle specification inspections to the requirements of EU, UNECE, National Type Approval (GB) and other technical standards.
- Carry out engineering assessments in lieu of tests as necessary.
- Manage and complete approval documentation for each test or assessment and to enter necessary data onto computer job records, including preparation of test reports and draft approval certificates.
- Attend worst case meetings and variant selection meetings with manufacturers and to record the outcomes.
- Complete and assist with Facility Appraisals, where applicable.
- Develop and maintain expert technical knowledge in vehicle systems, components, and associated technology.
- Assist the Regulatory & Technology Group (RTG) with technical knowledge.
EXPERIENCE
- Working in an engineering capacity, following procedures and understanding regulations or standards.
- Analysing data or documents and reporting on findings.
- Delivering outcomes on time and to a high standard.
- European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP_ Experience
- Qualifications:
- Qualification in an engineering or technical discipline equivalent to Bachelor’s degree, including Honours and Foundation degree and Diplomas of Higher Education.
- NQF level 5 and 6; or equivalent experience.