Electrical Reliability Test Engineer (924)
Location: Cranfield
Hourly Rate: £27.00 p/h

We are recruiting for an Electrical Reliability Test Engineer for a globally recognised automotive company based in Cranfield. This is a long-term contract role, with the potential to extend over several years.

Key Responsibilities:
• Management of electrical function, performance, and reliability tests related to Body Electronics systems and CAN architecture/network testing.
• Lead concern identification to root cause investigation, including recommending countermeasures.
• Support design departments to ensure the quality of component testing.
• Create test plans to meet project and design milestones.
• Develop testing procedures and confirm vehicle specifications and test parts, including arrangement of vehicle transportation when needed.
• Act as the technical coordinator for overall vehicle testing, where required.
• Formally report test results to design sections and upper management.
• Prioritise and multitask across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide technical support to the production plant and test house as necessary.
• Offer field investigation support for responsible systems.
• Manage suppliers to ensure quality.
• Ensure testing meets client's standards and complete validation within project milestones.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and an understanding of electrical theory and electronic devices.
• Understanding of electromagnetics fundamentals and EMC test requirements.
• Experience with risk assessment of electrical design and generation of test plans.
• Knowledge of network communications and bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Ability to read system circuit diagrams and identify electrical connections.
• Practical experience with problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Experience with digital oscilloscopes, network, and RF measurement equipment.
• Relevant experience in automotive electrical and electronic system development, having completed at least two vehicle developments or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel abroad for short trips (typically a few days to 2 weeks) or long-distance trips (up to 10 weeks) on rare occasions and at short notice.
• Competency with PC applications, including Microsoft Excel and Project.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with a positive, energetic attitude and flexibility in working practices and hours.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Hours & Pay:
• Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
• Hourly rate: £27.00 p/h.

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge electrical reliability testing in the automotive sector.

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