ABDS Senior Engineer

HORIBA MIRA – a world-leader in advanced engineering, research and product testing provides an extensive range of testing for EV battery traction systems and products.

The Advanced Battery Development Suite (ABDS) is a £2m investment by the HORIBA Group into HORIBA MIRA’s engineering capabilities and provides test and development services for battery packs and other components for hybrid and electric vehicles.

The facility enables HORIBA MIRA to complete cell, module and battery pack testing, simulated battery pack testing, integration testing and development of powertrain and battery packs at system level including EMC characterisation.

The Battery Abuse Test facility conducts tests on EV battery traction systems to determine their ability to perform beyond normal operating conditions. Most testing is defined by regulations, but bespoke testing is often requested by the customer.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to co-ordinate activities and resources across both facilities whilst providing direct hands-on support in the day-to-day set up and testing of customer products.

The main responsibilities of the role are: -

• Develop test scripts, set up, supervise, monitor, and control battery and cell exercisers to deliver customer and engineering test and development programmes.

• Set up and perform battery abuse tests.

• Establish control systems to monitor and control the performance and safety of the EV battery products under test.
• Instrument test properties, prepare and analyse data on completion of tests.
• Set up power supplies, battery exercisers & load banks to create charge/discharge cycles.
• Oversee E H & S activities for ABDS and BAT. Coordinate maintenance and calibration for the facility and equipment.
• Supervise resources across both facilities and schedule customer tests.
• Produce technical reports and test summaries for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with MIRA Engineering teams to guide R & D activities and to further develop integrated battery test and engineering services for MIRA’s extensive customer base.

Please  note:

• Flexible approach to working hours - occasional shifts and/or weekend working may be required. 
• Security clearance will be required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on shifts (although this is likely to be minimal).
• Manual handling – must be able to lift up to 25kg independently (lifting aids are available but not always practical).

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, able to convey deeply technical content to team members with differing technical abilities.
• Must have an aptitude for scripting & programming with a solid understanding of control flow.
• Be capable of delivering a high standard of technical writing.
• Have well-developed analytical skills – rigorous but pragmatic.
• Have good interpersonal skills – a consensus-builder not confrontational.
• Good team working ethic, working alongside Customer engineers, MIRA engineers but also able to work independently when required.
• Must be a self-starter and able to execute designated tasks accurately and within timing and budgetary constraints.
• Able to diagnose and resolve a problem to root cause.
• MS Office with Excel at Intermediate level as a minimum.

HORIBA MIRA has 75 years of heritage in developing some of the world’s most iconic vehicles, our engineers utilise the latest test facilities and simulation tools to make vehicles and journeys safer, cleaner, more efficient and rewarding.

For a permanent offer: At HORBA MIRA we have a wide range of benefits including:-

• 27 days holiday + statutory days (with the option to participate in a holiday buy/sell scheme)
• A generous contributory pension plan
• A company performance related bonus scheme
• A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme which offers a range of wellbeing services to staff.
• Reimbursement of fees for corporate memberships for relevant Chartered/professional institution
• A range of tax efficient salary sacrifice options including a cycle to work scheme.

Right to work: - HORIBA MIRA actively promotes diversity and inclusion across our organisation, however this role does meet the criteria to be considered within the current Home Office Shortage Occupation list.