Infotainment and HMI Test Engineer (941)

Job Title: Infotainment and HMI Test Engineer (941)
Location: Cranfield
Pay: £27.00 per hour

We are seeking an Infotainment and HMI Test Engineer to join a globally recognised automotive company in Cranfield. This long-term contract role offers the potential for several years of work.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Electrical & Electronic (EE) Test team with:
o Validating vehicle functions, performance, reliability, and regulations for infotainment, displays, and parking systems to meet client and regulatory standards.
o Creating and managing test methods and procedures.
o Developing test plans, including change/variance impact analysis and resource management.
o Analysing results, making judgments, and reporting to cross-functional teams and upper management.
o Investigating concerns, performing root cause analysis, and recommending countermeasures to design, aftermarket, and manufacturing departments.
o Occasionally supporting field investigations.
o Reporting and liaising with suppliers.
o Preparing test/investigation reports, test plans, and methods.
o Ensuring the quality of electrical systems meets client standards.
o Completing validation within project milestones.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Working knowledge of Renault and Mitsubishi electrical architecture.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and electronic device operation.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Experience with software applications in vehicle ECUs, including flashing, coding/configuration, and calibration.
• Ability to risk assess software modifications and develop appropriate test plans.
• Familiar with network communications and multiple bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Proficient in CANalyzer, CANape software, or similar tools, with the ability to interpret results.
• Capability to read system circuit diagrams and identify electrical connections.
• Practical experience in problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Familiar with digital oscilloscopes and basic electrical test 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.
• Willingness to travel abroad, typically for a few days to 2 weeks, with occasional long-distance travel for up to 10 weeks at short notice.
• Competent with PC applications, including Microsoft Excel and Project.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to prioritize and multitask across multiple projects.

Hours & Pay:
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.
Pay: £27.00 per hour.

If you have experience in vehicle electrical testing and are ready to take on a new challenge, apply today!

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