Position Title: Battery Test Engineer

Duration: Contract

Location: Banbury, Oxford

Please note this role includes shift work, Earlys & Lates, please enquire for more information.

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

Role Overview:

Our Client is seeking an experienced Engineer to support Performance End of Line (PEOL) and End of Line (EOL) testing, commissioning, and fault resolution of high-voltage power systems.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role supporting both prototype and production build phases.
The position is primarily focused on executing and supporting PEOL / EOL testing of HV power systems, with additional support to related battery and system-level testing as required.

The Engineer will be responsible for:

Executing PEOL and EOL performance testing of high-voltage power systems
Performing system-level diagnostics, fault finding, and root cause analysis
Validating CAN and XCP communications and system interfaces
Supporting EOL / PEOL test execution, result analysis, and reporting
Analysing test data to identify performance issues and support engineering resolution
Supporting battery or subsystem testing as required to validate PEOL outcomes
Developing and maintaining commissioning procedures, test reports, and integration documentation
Interfacing with internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues and ensure timely delivery of milestones

Technical Requirements:

Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical systems, power electronics, and energy storage systems
Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes, National Instruments DAQ, multimeters, XCP and CAN analysis software (e.g. Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape)
Familiarity with HV safety standards and best practices
Strong problem-solving capability in a fast-paced technical environment
Experience conducting data analysis and test scripting

Desirable Experience:

Experience in prototype or low-volume production EV environments
Experience supporting EOL systems in manufacturing or build settings
Battery pack or HV subsystem validation testing experience

Qualifications & Safety:

Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience
Formal training and experience working with high-voltage systems
Strong adherence to HV safety practices and procedures

Why work through Contechs?

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