Contract Test Technician

Ricardo; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ricardo is seeking a Contract Test Technician at its Shoreham facility. The position requires strong mechanical fitting skills and experience in engine testing, focusing on planning and executing test programs. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of test data and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety guidelines. Ideal for individuals capable of working in a dynamic environment, this role offers exposure to various testing methodologies and collaboration with engineers on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Good general mechanical fitting skills with experience in rotation machinery such as test rigs, transmissions, axles, and engines.
• Ability to integrate and work well within a small team.
• Prepared to work off-site for short durations of time.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, commission, and deliver test and development programs.
• Fit transmissions, adaptors, and driveline components to test rigs or engines.
• Conduct engine testing on engine dyno and/or chassis dyno.
• Basic engine test data analysis and fault diagnostics.

Skills

Mechanical fitting skills

Basic understanding of test data

Basic metalworking skills

Engine testing experience

Ability to communicate technical information

Flexibility to work with limited guidance

Tools

Test workshop equipment (lathe, milling machine, etc.)

Engine test equipment and software (STARS, MEXA, etc.)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Contract Test Technician

Status: Contract

Location: Shoreham

Grade: B

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Ricardo is a global world-class, multi-industry consultancy for engineering, technology, project innovation and strategy. With a century of delivering value, we employee over 2000+ professional consultants, engineers and staff world-wide.

Our people are committed to providing outstanding value through quality engineering solutions focused on high efficiency, low emission, class-leading product innovation and robust strategic implementation.

Our client list includes the world's major transportation Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), supply chain organizations, energy companies, financial institutions & governments.

Key responsibilities:

We are looking for a confident and competent person with a strong background in test, mechanical fitting and vehicle systems.

Working closely with the other members of the team, your role will be to plan, install, commission and deliver test and development programs within STC Test and Facility Operations. Your everyday tasks will include:

• Fit transmissions, adaptors and driveline components to test rigs or engines on dyno test cells
• Liaise with technicians, engineers and managers working on test programs
• Conduct engine testing on engine dyno and or chassis dyno
• Basic engine test data analysis and fault diagnostics

Required Experience and Qualifications:

You will hold good general mechanical fitting skills with experience in rotation machinery such as test rigs, transmissions, axles, engines etc.

The following are essential requirements:

• Experience of building and stripping transmissions, engines or other rotating machinery.
• Basic understanding and interpretation of test data and an ability to communicate information to engineers.
• Basic metalworking skills and ability to use test workshop equipment (lathe, milling machine, pillar drill, welder etc.) without necessarily being an expert.
• Flexibility to tackle unfamiliar tasks with limited guidance or supervision.
• Understand and adhere to strict health and safety guidelines.
• Experience of engine testing on a dyno
• Experience of engine test equipment and software (STARS, MEXA, Indi, INCA etc)
• Knowledge of engine DVT and sign off tests.
• Ability to integrate and work well within a small team.
• Prepared to work off-site for short durations of time (other Ricardo sites, customers sites in the UK and abroad)

The following would also be advantageous:

• Experience of instrumentation and logging systems.
• Experience of test rig controls systems – N.I./DSG/STARS.
• Experience of test bed calibration processes.