BATTERY PACK TEST ENGINEER - HV TRACTION BATTERY TEST LAB - BATLAB

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

Join JLR as a Battery Pack Test Engineer and help shape the future of electrification. Based at our HV Traction Battery Test Lab (BatLab) in Gaydon, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, reliable test data that supports the validation and integration of our high-voltage battery packs into vehicle systems.

Working within a highly instrumented, high-voltage environment, you’ll be responsible for planning and executing complex test programmes on fully assembled battery packs. Each installation supports a suite of automated test routines, requiring deep understanding of system integration—including CAN networks, cooling systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and HV safety protocols.

You’ll coordinate with cross-functional teams, lead technical investigations, and ensure that every test delivers actionable insights to support engineering decisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of EV technology. If you’re experienced in high-voltage systems, enjoy solving complex integration challenges, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting the wider team through a range of responsibilities, including –

• Take full ownership of battery test delivery by ensuring thorough preparation of both the test facility and test components, while adhering to agreed test schedules to enable the timely and accurate delivery of data
• Provide technical expertise in the setup and execution of battery tests, including the measurement and interpretation of data that will inform key engineering decisions
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the activities of small project teams to ensure testing objectives are met efficiently and effectively
• Support the review of test requests, assessing their feasibility and ensuring they fall below EUCAR Hazard Level 4
• Act as a champion for process documentation in line with the JLR Way and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), while also supporting the collection and reporting of team KPIs to LL6 and senior management

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

We’re looking for someone with the right blend of experience, qualifications, and practical skills, including –

• Demonstrated experience in supervising engineering teams, offering technical advice and guidance, and a proven ability to mentor and train others—particularly technicians, apprentices, and skilled associates
• Extensive experience in requirements capture, data acquisition, control systems, programming of automated tests, as well as the analysis and reporting of test data
• A natural problem-solver with a structured and methodical approach to resolving technical challenges in complex environments
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations, including Risk Assessments, COSHH, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Sound knowledge of working in high-voltage or high-risk environments, with hands-on experience in Lithium-ion battery technology
• An individual who can positively challenge existing thinking while building credibility and trust through both experience and personal approach—aligned with and championing JLR’s Creators’ Code

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52-week maternity leave policy and a 4-week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.