Position Title: Electrical Vehicle EDS Test Technician
Duration: Contract OUTSIDE IR35
Location: Hybrid Working - 3-4 Days on site in Warwick
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
Essential Criteria
You will support the Electrical & Electronic (EE) Test with:
Electrical function, performance and reliability tests relating to the complete EDS system including CAN architecture / network testing.
Harness Terminal Voltage
Harness Body Earth Capacity
Charging System Fusible Link
Fuse & Relay Capacity
Fusible Link Capacity
Function Misconnection
Main Boding Earth Safety & Security
Lead concern identification to root cause investigation including countermeasure recommendation.
Support design departments to ensure the quality of component testing
Overall vehicle test technical coordination role where required (project leader).
Formal reporting of test results to design sections and to upper management
Ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneously
Technical support to the production plant and test house when necessary
Field investigation support as required for responsible systems
Some management of suppliers
Responsibilities:
Test/investigation reports, test plan, and test method
Secure the quality of electrical systems to Client standards
Complete responsible validation within project milestones
Preferred skills:
Have working knowledge of the Clients' electrical architecture
Understand electrical theory and the operation of electronic devices
Understanding of the fundamentals electromagnetics
Understanding of component and vehicle EMC test requirements
Have fluent written and verbal English language capability.
Have experience risk assessment of electrical design and generation of test plans
Understand network communications and multiple bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
Be able to follow system circuit diagrams and identify electrical connections
Be able to demonstrate and have practical experience in problem solving tools and techniques
Be conversant with digital oscilloscopes, network and RF measurement equipment.
Additional Information:
Have relevant experience in automotive electrical and electronic system development, completing a minimum of two vehicle developments, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Have good written and verbal communication
Be able to travel abroad, typically a few days to 2 weeks, but on rare occasions travel may be long distance and for up to 10 weeks and/or at short notice.
Competent with PC applications, including Microsoft excel and project.
Self-motivating and self-managing.
Pro-active.
Positive.
Energetic personality and flexible regarding working practice and working hours.
Ability to prioritise and multitask between multiple projects simultaneouslyWhy work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
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