Electric Vehicle (EV) and Test Technician

Changan UK R&D Centre Limited is seeking an Electric Vehicle (EV) and Test Technician in Birmingham, UK. The role involves maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of hazardous voltage systems in development vehicles. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant technical experience, NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance, and qualifications for working on EV systems. The position requires hands-on testing and support for projects, with a competitive salary offered.
About the Role

Electric Vehicle (EV) and Test Technician will lead operation of maintenance, diagnostic, repair and instrumentation of Changan development vehicle hazardous voltage systems. This role will encompass both vehicle and test rig based activities.

Requirements
• At least 2 years technical experience of working on electric vehicles, especially working with hazardous voltage drive and battery systems. This could be from of work at a vehicle test site, automotive manufacturers or vehicle service centre. Must be qualified to work on electrical systems which could include dealer service training or independent training provider or accredited course.
• NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent
• Qualification to work on hazardous voltage electric vehicle systems
• Worked as an EV/Electrical vehicle technician
• Understanding of EV systems including e-machines; Inverters; Batteries; Battery management systems; DCDC; Vehicle Charging
• Knowledge of rig control and data acquisition systems of benefit (AVL PUMA, SCP CADET)
• Full valid driver’s license

Duties & Responsibilities
• Instrumentation of powertrains and vehicles for test, development and diagnostics
• Support test rig based testing of component and powertrain systems
• Carry out servicing, repairs and vehicle upgrades
• Fault finding on the vehicle powertrain and test cell equipment
• Obtaining test data and initial analysis and interpretation of test results
• Leading testing activities and working closely with project teams
• Ownership of data output from test
• Day-to-day maintenance and improvement of test cells
• Contribute on advanced testing projects including vehicle projects
• Work within the restrictions of Electrical Permit to Work systems

Other Features
• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Salary

Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.