Chassis Dyno Engineer

CS Technical Staffing Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chassis Dyno Engineer required at the APRL facility, University of Warwick, Warwickshire. The role involves end‑to‑end chassis dynamometer testing, ensuring safety, accuracy and high standards across conventional and electrified powertrains.

Reporting to the Test Preparation Engineer, you will perform vehicle check‑in, installation and test cycles, collaborating with engineers and customers. The position offers exposure to cutting‑edge emissions development, hands‑on instrumentation work and

Qualifications

• Experience operating a chassis dynamometer or engine test facility.
• Experience with vehicle installation, preparation and test execution.
• Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and sensor installation.
• Experience with thermocouples, emissions measurement systems and data acquisition equipment.
• Knowledge of test control and data acquisition systems such as AVL PUMA, AVL CAMEO, ETAS INCA or similar platforms.
• Understanding of emissions testing procedures and data quality checks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on engineering skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Experience working within ISO‑controlled or audited environments.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems and powertrain technologies, including internal combustion engines, hybrid vehicles and electrified powertrains.

Responsibilities

• Deliver testing activities to agreed customer and programme schedules.
• Maximise facility utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with Lead Engineers and customers to understand technical requirements and test objectives.
• Support a safe, clean and efficient testing environment at all times.

Skills

Chassis dyno testing

Vehicle testing

Mechanical aptitude

Data acquisition

Emissions testing

Powertrain knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

AVL PUMA

AVL CAMEO

ETAS INCA

Job description

Chassis Dyno Engineer

Location: Warwickshire (University of Warwick)

Salary: £28.43 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) or £21.25 per hour (PAYE)

Contract: Until 31 March 2027, 40 hours per week (Contract position)

Join a world‑class automotive testing environment at the APRL facility at the University of Warwick. Working within a collaborative and highly skilled team, you will support the operation of the Environmental Chassis Emissions Dynamometer, delivering vital testing programmes for internal engineering teams, academic partners, and third‑party customers. This is a hands‑on role offering exposure to cutting‑edge powertrain and emissions development projects across both conventional and electrified vehicle technologies.

The Role

Reporting to the Test Preparation Engineer, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end execution of chassis dynamometer testing activities, ensuring testing is completed safely, accurately and to the highest standards.

Key Duties

• Carrying out vehicle check‑in, inspection, preparation and check‑out activities.
• Preparing and installing vehicles onto the chassis dynamometer.
• Ensuring correct vehicle positioning, strapping, wheel alignment and roller engagement.
• Verifying vehicle readiness, including fuel levels, tyre pressures, fluids and calibration status.
• Preparing and checking instrumentation and data acquisition systems prior to testing.
• Executing test cycles and driving vehicles to specified test profiles and standards.
• Monitoring test conditions and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Supporting de‑instrumentation and vehicle removal following test completion.
• Maintaining the dynamometer facility and ensuring equipment remains in good working order.
• Supporting routine maintenance activities alongside facility and service engineers.
• Assisting with customer liaison, test planning and the development of test methodologies where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver testing activities to agreed customer and programme schedules.
• Maximise facility utilisation and operational efficiency.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support preventative maintenance activities.
• Work closely with Lead Engineers and customers to understand technical requirements and test objectives.
• Support a safe, clean and efficient testing environment at all times.

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in candidates with practical vehicle testing experience and a passion for automotive engineering. Training and development will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise within a specialist testing facility.

Desirable Experience

• Experience operating a chassis dynamometer or engine test facility.
• Vehicle installation, preparation and test execution experience.
• Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and sensor installation.
• Experience with thermocouples, emissions measurement systems and data acquisition equipment.
• Knowledge of test control and data acquisition systems such as AVL PUMA, AVL CAMEO, ETAS INCA or similar platforms.
• Understanding of emissions testing procedures and data quality checks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on engineering skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Experience working within ISO‑controlled or audited environments.
• Ability to diagnose basic facility, instrumentation or test setup issues.
• Good understanding of vehicle systems and powertrain technologies, including internal combustion engines, hybrid vehicles and electrified powertrains.

Why Apply?

• Long‑term contract until March 2027.
• Opportunity to work within a leading automotive research and testing facility.
• Exposure to advanced emissions and propulsion technologies.
• Collaborative team environment with ongoing training and development.
• Work on programmes supporting the future of vehicle and powertrain engineering.
• Opportunity to develop specialist testing, instrumentation and dynamometer expertise.

Additional Information

• Contract position.
• Inside IR35.
• 40‑hour working week.
• Based at the University of Warwick.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.