Brake Dyno Technician

Alan Wright Photography; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Brake Dyno Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing and operating Brake Dyno tests, focusing on NVH and emissions testing for vehicle refinement. The successful candidate will work in a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring high-quality data output and contributing to the automotive industry's excellence. If you have a passion for automotive engineering and a strong understanding of vehicle systems, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Free on-site Car Parking

Excellent automotive manufacturing facilities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in appropriate discipline required.
• Knowledge of vehicle sub-systems and computer literacy essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate Brake Dyno tests for vehicle refinement.
• Conduct maintenance inspections and ensure readiness for tests.

Skills

NVH Knowledge

Electrical/Mechanical Systems Understanding

Computer Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Brake Dynamometer

Instrumentation Equipment

Job description

Position: Brake Dyno Technician
Location: Gaydon, CV35 0BJ
Company: Autoscan UK Ltd
Duration: 15 Months Fixed Term Contract
Pay Rate: £18 Per Hour Ltd Contractor Company
Start Date: Immediate Start

About Us:
Autoscan UK Ltd is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

We have an exciting opportunity to join an established NVH Brake Dyno facilities team revered for its rapid and high-quality data output in supporting the advanced creation, delivery, launch, quality and value management of the core vehicle refinement attribute.

NVH stands for Noise and Vibration Harshness as an attribute for Vehicle refinement. In this role, you'll be responsible for all aspects of Brake Dyno off-line test preparation, operation and de-preparation within the Brake Dyno test environment, to enable readiness for test data acquisition on the internal systems.

You'll have a broad scope for NVH & emissions test activities at both component and system levels.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Review test plan with facility engineer to ascertain test methodology and fixturing requirement
• Prepare fixturing and vehicle parts for upcoming test requests ensuring required fixtures/parts are available (e.g. Brakes, Suspension assemblies)
• Install Wheel load Systems into the Brake Dynos according to the build sheet
• Install specialised test assemblies into the Brake Dynos (e.g. Brakes Emissions Rig)
• Weigh/Measure/Inspect Brake components pre, post and during inspections
• Liaise with facility/requesting engineer for non-standard measurements/instrumentation
• Conduct Total Preventative Maintenance inspections on facility and Dynos
• Install & record instrumentation positioning on test sheet
• Install/Tune specialist equipment for measurements (e.g. DTV sensors, Thermocouples)
• Operate computer controlled Brake Dynamometer for set up tasks (e.g. Brake bleeding)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in appropriate discipline
• Knowledge of whole vehicle and electrical/mechanical sub-systems
• Computer literate
• Demonstrate understanding of processes and associated tools & techniques

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic DBS criminal record check and must possess valid right to work in the UK, as we're unable to support visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• £18 Per Hour Ltd Contractor Company
• Excellent automotive manufacturing facilities
• Free on-site Car Parking

Autoscan UK Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join Autoscan UK Limited and be a part of a team dedicated to driving excellence in the automotive industry!