Test Engineer

REQ ID: 131029
JOB TITLE: Test Engineer
SALARY: £45,000 - £50,000
POSTING START DATE: 17/03/2026
POSTING END DATE: 31/03/2026
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC  

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

As a Test Engineer here, you’ll be hands-on in shaping the heart of our current and future propulsion systems. You’ll work with pioneering products, support modern luxury manufacturing, and help redefine what exceptional looks like in engine and EV testing. It’s a place to channel your curiosity, embrace change and develop your skills in an environment where your growth truly matters.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, every day brings something new. You’ll be working closely with expert engineers and manufacturing teams, bringing your technical insights to a facility at the forefront of innovation. It’s an opportunity to flourish within a community where individuality is celebrated, and where the work you do drives the difference for our shared future. Here’s what to expect:

•  You will prepare test facilities and components to ensure smooth, accurate and timely delivery of high-quality test data
• Use your technical expertise to collect, interpret and present measurement data that supports informed engineering decisions
• Use your skills to review and coordinate test requests, aligning with the baseline test plan and ensuring feasibility and timely delivery
• You will lead fault analysis and resolution activities to minimise downtime and continuously improve efficiency and product quality
• Champion process documentation and safe working systems, supporting KPI reporting and strong collaboration across manufacturing and engineering teams

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, you will also need the following:

• Experience in manufacturing test environments, including Cold Test, Hot Test and ICE powertrain test rigs, with the ability to interpret output data
• Strong IT capability, with familiarity in tools such as GSPAS, digital and virtual simulation systems, MS Office, and an understanding of engineering drawings
• Problem solving expertise with the confidence to lead cross functional activities and support engineering decisions from early concepts through to current production
• A degree in Manufacturing Systems or a similar engineering discipline, or equivalent experience through HNC/HND routes
• Knowledge of electrified propulsion testing, calibration processes, facility commissioning, or tools such as UPS 64, JW Froehlich, or Sciemetric/Sigpod would be advantageous

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.