Validation Engineer – MHEV Systems

Role: Validation Engineer – MHEV Systems Work Mode & Location: Office based / Gaydon, Warwickshire Duration: 6 month Contract with extension Rate: Based on Market (Inside IR35) Our client, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions is urgently seeking an experienced Validation Engineer – MHEV Systems, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful integration, verification, and validation of mild-hybrid propulsion systems across vehicle programmes. This position combines hands-on vehicle and rig testing, fault diagnosis, structured validation planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure system readiness and performance. Key Responsibilities * Support investigation and resolution of propulsion system issues * Provide technical support during vehicle builds and Pilot (PIL) phases * Perform vehicle and system-level fault diagnosis for ICE/MHEV powerpacks * Develop DVPs, validation plans, test cases, procedures, and requirements * Support system definition, integration, and validation activities * Analyse rig and vehicle data to identify issues and improvement actions * Collaborate across engineering domains, suppliers, and programme teams * Apply structured problem-solving approaches to resolve complex issues Essential Skills & Experience * Strong knowledge of ICE and MHEV propulsion systems with integration exposure * Basic understanding of hybrid and EV propulsion architectures * Working knowledge of electrical engineering and battery technologies * Experience managing powertrain technical issues and validation activities * Experience in engineering facilities, rigs, and vehicle testing environments * Proficiency with diagnostic/data tools such as INCA, CANalyzer, Corvus, MATLAB, PicoScope or MDA * Experience solving technical issues using structured methods (e.g. Six Sigma) * Familiarity with Systems Engineering approaches Forward your CV for further details on this exciting and new opportunity