About the role

BYD is looking for an R&D Project Engineer - Commercial Vehicle is responsible for the On-Board system of Commercial Bus. The role supports the HQ R&D team to finish the design and commissioning of the On-Board system by checking the data of On-Board system with final customer and suppliers. Ultimately, installing customer or supplier products correctly in BYD Buses and ensuring that they work properly.

Work Location: Hounslow/Uxbridge, London

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Confirm the configuration of the On-Board system with the customers.
• Communicate and confirm product data with the customer and suppliers, such as product drawings, product installation manuals and commissioning manuals.
• Provide feedback of the On-Board system to the HQ R&D team and assist the Chinese team in completing the design.
• When the factory produces the vehicle, inspect the function of the On-Board system in the vehicle, contact the relevant parties for rectification for any problems.
• Responsible for dealing with and solving major after-sales problems in the market related to the technical side.
• The role reports to the UK R&D Project Manager.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Bachelor’s/HBO degree in electrical engineering or similar
• 1-2 years of electrical test engineering experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Chinese
• Very clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates strong judgment and problem-solving competencies
• Excellent organization skills and able to work well in a team setting
• Willing to take business travel
• Creative mind and strong analytical skills
• Understanding of UK legislation and standards
• Prove your right-to-work in the U.K. is essential

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualification.
• 25 Days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• Team building events and employee learning opportunities.

About BYD UK

BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks.