Senior Vehicle Test Engineer - ADAS
Senior Vehicle Test Engineer - ADAS
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Job Description
Reports to: Principal Engineer Vehicle Test
The ADAS Vehicle Test team utilise the extensive track facilities at UTACs Millbrook Proving Ground to conduct whole vehicle testing on production and prototype vehicles.
This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to gain the unique yet transferrable skills associated with vehicle testing. Your day would consist of time ontrack collecting verifying and analysing data as well as time within the office and workshop while you keep your customer projects progressing.
Test protocols covered by this team include: EuroNCAP (AEB LSS VRU) TfL Bus Safety Standard GSR II Ergonomics and Human Factors Appraisals.
Working within Vehicle Test team is unlike other workplaces so were looking for wellrounded professionals that are keen to learn and apply their skills to exciting new challenges.
Role & Responsibilities
Please note: this role will be Senior Engineer or Engineer level DOE.
Plan Conduct Review Collate Communicate test activities by;
- Working as a team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver ADAS programmes
- Scheduling work and facility utilisation (incl. offsite) to deliver tests efficiently
- Learning to specify and configure data acquisition equipment
- Researching legislative requirements and procedures
- Collecting processing and reporting data during test activities.
- Leading issue investigations organising repairs and rebuilds on test vehicles
- Learning to make engineering judgements on the performance of test vehicles
- Compiling progress / incident / certification reports
- Liaising with customers in a professional manner
- Generating ideas that contribute to departmental growth and improvements
- Work with approval authorities on witnessed type approval testing including participation in worstcase discussions
- Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.
Qualifications :
Qualifications
Degree level education in a relevant STEM subject.
Experience
Examples of preferred experience:
- ADAS testing (AEB LSS VRU etc.
- Familiarity with ADAS Robots and Target equipment
- Verification and validation testing
- Understanding of data acquisition methods and applications
- Interpretation of Regulatory protocols
- Conducting technical investigations and report writing
- Basic practical skills mechanical / automotive
- Customer service experience
Skills
- Strong communication skills verbal written and interpersonal
- Strong organisational analytical and problemsolving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Confident when communicating with customers
- Ability to work well in a team
- Attention to detail
- Ability to overcome unforeseen challenges
Personal Attributes
- Willingness to learn
- Customer focused
- Punctual with a strong work ethic
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable personally and within a team
- Proactive attitude to work
- Positive outlook to overcoming challenges
- Willing to spend a significant part of their working day outdoors
Other
NOTE: This position is based primarily on site at Millbrook Bedford but offsite testing may be required for short periods of time Flexibility to travel as and when required
- Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport)
- Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
- SC clearance or ability to achieve this desirable
Additional Information :
For you as a potential UTAC team member we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes ;
- Life Cover
- Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
- Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise Innovation and Integrity.
- Healthcare cashback plans
- Generous holiday benefits
- Contributory pension schemes
- Attractive family friendly policies; maternity paternity shared parental leave flexible working.
- Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn more about UTAC and what we do at www.utac
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
