58 Battery jobs in the United Kingdom

Battery Test Technician, £32K-£6K, Hinckley, Leicestershire, Nuneaton, Warwickshire   

• Battery Test Technician role working at the forefront of electric vehicle battery systems development for the automotive, motorsport, and defence sectors.
li>Salary up to £3 + excellent pension + 27 days holiday & all bank holidays + healthcare package + salary sacrifice leaser car scheme + more! li>Full training and development on the test of electric vehicle battery systems will be provided.

Are you an Engineering Technician / Mechanical Technician / Electrical Technician / Automotive Technician wanting to work in the rapidly growing electric vehicle battery test and development sector?

This Battery Test Technician job will suit:

• We are looking for an Electrical Technician / Mechanical Technician / Automotive Technician / Battery Test Technician who would enjoy developing their career within the ever growing electric vehicle battery technology sector.
• You will have previous experience within a technician role carrying out testing of mechanical, electrical or systems, equipment, or components.
• Some prior experience of testing batteries / battery systems would be fantastic, but this is not essential.
• You will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in an engineering or similar technical discipline.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence.

This Battery Test Technician job will involve:

• Working at the cutting edge of electric vehicle development through the testing and development of battery systems.
• Battery system test projects are for a variety of industry leading customers across the automotive, motorsport and defence vehicle industry sectors.
• Set up and perform battery tests (abuse, durability, charge cycles etc…) including setting up data acquisition equipment, instrumentation and high-speed camera systems.
< i>Collect test data and test results for further analysis by engineering colleagues. 

This Battery Test Technician role is commutable from Nuneaton, Hinckley, Atherstone, Tamworth, Twycross, Lutterworth, Coventry, Leicester, Leicestershire, Warwickshire.

To apply please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful.  We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.

Rystad Energy is a leading energy research and consulting firm headquartered in Oslo, Norway with offices across the world. The company was founded in 2004 to provide strategic consulting services and has evolved into one of the leading research organizations with a series of databases and reports covering the global energy industry and other parts of the energy space. Our team of industry experts serve our client base, including the largest oil & gas and energy companies, financial and oilfield service companies.

Role:

Rystad Energy is seeking ambitious and motivated analysts to contribute to the development of battery related products. We are constantly improving and expanding our product portfolio, and these new roles will form an integral piece of our ongoing development. The foundation of our products is a high volume of factual data combined with sophisticated in-house data management systems and forecasting tools, which model the physical and market-based mechanisms governing global energy systems.

In this round, we are looking for strong research analyst candidates to join us in the teams that develop our Battery Solutions.

Battery Solution

Our batteries solution is designed to give a deep understanding of the battery materials supply chain, and the batteries application market.

The Battery Solution covers the entire battery value chain, including the global market for battery and raw material products, from both a supply and demand perspective. Key focus areas include battery material supply, end-use applications of battery in industry and transport, as well as battery technologies and market trends.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date battery and material supply, demand, and chemistry tables and models.
• Author regular, insightful commentary on current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the battery and material markets.
• Collaborate closely with commercial team and support on product demo and market insight meetings.
• Contribute in-depth analysis and updates to our regular market reports.
• Collaborate closely with other supply chain and clean tech teams to ensure seamless integration of market insights.
• Utilize data analytics and research methodologies to forecast market developments and provide actionable insights.
• Attend industry conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and market trends.
• Contribute to management consulting projects within the energy transition area, when relevant.

Job Requirements:

An individual with the highest levels of energy, determination and analytical ability is a must, combined with excellent communication, presentation skills. You will have fared successfully in academics, participated in extra-curricular and will have these qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 years of exposure in the battery related industry.
• Demonstrated market research skills, including insights into regional supply and demand balance, cost composition.
• A understanding of battery technology and material chemistry.
• Proficient modelling ability with experience in at least one analysis tool (mention specific tool if you have a preference).
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills in English, second language is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• A global company well recognized within the energy space for its high levels of competence and independence.
• A diverse, dynamic and international highly skilled working environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Being part of a quickly expanding global business with new development opportunities.

Battery Electromechanical Design Engineer

Peterborough (Site based)

12 month assignment

We are currently seeking an experienced Electromechanical Design Engineer to join the Electrification + Energy Solutions Battery Development Team focused on concepting and designing a range of battery pack and EV electrical systems for a variety of applications.

The successful candidate will serve as an experienced contributor on projects and assignments that are complex in nature, working with individuals and teams across multiple business units globally.

Responsibilities of the Battery Electromechanical Design Engineer include

• Gather and get agreement on requirements for Electrical harness, BDU, electrical component and hardware design
• Contribute to risks assessments (DFMEAs), and update a risk reduction glidepath (to production)
• 3D CAD design of Electrical System components, assemblies, LV harness and HV Cables
• BOM Creation for EV electrical components, cabling and wiring
• Concept development, structured collaborative down-selection through to production release
• Lead the closure of testbed and in-field validation identified issues, communicating status to leadership
• Communicate validation information and status to internal and external customers and team members
• Develop and maintain a keen understanding of internal and external customers' needs
• Keep up to date on new battery technologies, manufacturing methods and legislation requirements

Qualifications & Experience Required of the  Battery Electromechanical Design Engineer

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering subject - i.e. Engineering, Product design, etc.
• 4 or more years of high voltage battery/EV powertrain design experience with good fundamental battery system knowledge
• Design using PTC Creo including the packages Cabling, Schematics, Simulate, Engineering Drawing/Detailing
• Concept development of designs through structured collaborative down-selection to production release
• Experience with PLM tools
• Experience of Product development through a structured NPI process
• Experience on designing within the requirements of compliance standards
• A passion to grow your design skills within a friendly, interactive and innovative global engineering team
• Excellent communication skills, in person and remotely
• Self-starter with good problem solving and planning skills
• Ability to react dynamically to changes in priority whilst maintain process discipline

Competitive Hourly Rate - Umbrella OR PAYE

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment.  A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.

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Position Title: Battery Test Automation Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Gaydon

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Gaydon, who are seeking a Battery Test Automation Engineer to join their team

Duties:

• The Battery Test Automation Engineer role will focus on the delivery of automation tools in support of the development and design verification (DV) of the Clients' HV Traction Battery Systems.
• You will operate across our internal facilities and external test houses managing automation tools, leading the development of these tools and guiding our colleagues and partners on their use, ensuring adherence to the Clients' safety policies and procedures and planning for future test capabilities, requirements and applications.
• You'll have responsibility for providing the first line trouble shooting and diagnostic support for all battery test automation tools and issue management across our battery test field.
• You'll be working with a wide range of engineering customers, skilled test facility operators, suppliers, external agencies and organisations.
• You'll have responsibility for providing tools and analysing issues across the field to ensure minimal downtime and maximum test efficiency.

Skills:

• Highly proficient in programming languages including CAPL, Python and C++
• Expert on CAN/FlexRay/LIN/Ethernet Communication protocols, including use of CANoe and CANalyzer for HV system analysis, diagnostics and test automation
• Experience in data analysis and visualisation tools and platforms including AVL Concerto, CANalyzer, Tableau, Minitab
• Experience with automotive network interface tools (such as Vector CANalyzer/CANape/CANoe, INCA, VehicleSpy).
• Comprehensive understanding of High Voltage HEV/BEV powertrain systems.
• Technical expertise in HV Battery and Charging technology and facility operations.
• The ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents and electrical schematics.
• Significant experience of data analysis and reporting issues to first-line and senior management
• Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessment, COSHH and SDS.
• Significant experience with data acquisition and control systems.
• Technical expertise and significant experience of test facility operations and system under test Preparation.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process documentation and Single Point Lessons (SPL).
• A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualifications.

Education:

• Educated to a minimum of Degree level in a Systems, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic or related field.

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