Automotive engineering recruitment
Sector

Automotive Engineering
Recruitment

Powering the EV transition with specialist engineers for electric powertrain, HV battery systems, and embedded software programmes across the UK automotive supply chain.

Overview

The automotive industry's shift to electrification is the most significant engineering challenge of a generation. OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers are racing to build the expertise needed to deliver next-generation electric and hybrid vehicles — and the talent market has never been more competitive. Ampira Energy exists to solve that problem.

We specialise in placing engineers who sit at the intersection of automotive domain knowledge and electrification expertise. Our network includes Electric Powertrain Engineers, HV Battery Systems Specialists, Embedded Software Engineers, and Functional Safety professionals — all with hands-on experience in automotive development environments.

From AUTOSAR-compliant software stacks to high-voltage battery pack design and BMS development, our candidates have delivered across the full EV development lifecycle. We place engineers with experience at OEM level and across the Tier 1 supply chain, including CATL, Panasonic, Bosch, Continental, and ZF.

We understand the urgency of automotive programme timelines. Our typical time-to-shortlist is 24 hours, and we maintain a live network of pre-vetted contractors who can mobilise quickly — reducing the risk of programme delays caused by skills gaps.

Roles We Place in Automotive

Electric Powertrain Engineer

Both

HV Battery Systems Engineer

Both

Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer

Both

Embedded Software Engineer (AUTOSAR)

Both

Hardware Engineer — Power Electronics

Both

Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 26262)

Both

Thermal Management Engineer

Contract

Programme Manager — EV Programmes

Permanent

Why Ampira Energy for Automotive Recruitment?

  • Deep automotive network: our candidate pool includes engineers with direct OEM and Tier 1 experience in EV and hybrid development programmes.

  • ISO 26262 expertise: we regularly place Functional Safety Engineers with ASIL-D experience — one of the hardest profiles to source in the market.

  • Embedded software specialists: we have a strong bench of AUTOSAR, MISRA-C, and model-based development engineers ready to mobilise.

  • Rapid response: automotive programmes don't wait — our 24-hour shortlist commitment means you keep your programme on track.

  • Flexible contracts: day-rate contracts, fixed-term engagements, and permanent search — structured to match your programme phase.

Current Automotive Opportunities