Dyno Development Engineer

PWR Performance Products Pty Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountune, a leading UK motorsport business, is seeking a Dyno Development Engineer to join the Brentwood team. You will plan and execute engine dyno tests, develop calibrations and analyse data to drive performance improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport engineering and has hands-on experience with engine dynamometers, ECU calibration, MATLAB/Simulink and Python in high-performance environments, and is comfortable travelling to race events.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Motorsport or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with engine dynamometers and powertrain testing.
• Data acquisition and analysis.
• Engine performance and combustion.
• ECU calibration/control systems.
• MATLAB/Simulink, Python or similar engineering tools.
• Motorsport or high-performance automotive environments.
• Ideally CP Sierra dyno data acquisition and operating systems.
• An organised approach to tasks and good interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and maintenance of the two Mountune test cells and related test equipment.
• Plan and execute engine dyno tests to assess performance, reliability, efficiency and durability.
• Analyse dyno data to identify performance improvements and investigate faults.
• Develop and optimise engine calibration, including fuel, ignition, boost and other control parameters.
• Develop test methods, automation and instrumentation to improve dyno capability and test repeatability.
• Take technical briefings from management and the engineering team to develop engine test programs to meet performance objectives, within budget and on time.
• Support engine development programmes from initial concept through to race-ready specification.
• Develop motorsport engine calibrations and strategies.
• Data analysis
• Maintain all Mountune Racing developed engine calibrations including any revisions and updates from track testing.
• Ensure that all engine test results, calibrations and relevant data are stored accurately on the Mountune Racing server
• Prepare technical reports.
• Maintain Mountune Racing track support laptop computers.
• Liaise with customers dealing with technical enquiries in relation to engine testing and development.
• Attend off site races and testing as required (including overseas travel).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of dyno facilities, test procedures and data-analysis tools.

Skills

Engine dynamometers

Powertrain testing

Data acquisition & analysis

Engine performance & combustion

ECU calibration/control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Motorsport environments

CP Sierra dyno

Organised & communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Motorsport or related engineering

Tools

CP Sierra dyno

Dyno data acquisition systems

Test cell equipment

Job description

Mountune is one of the UK’s leading motorsport businesses, for more than 40 years we have been at the cutting edge of class leading motorsport engines, components and more recently road car performance upgrades. Supplying engines to BTCC, Rallycross, Circuit racing as well as low volume manufactures and much more.

Dyno Development Engineer

Ideal candidate

Requires a degree inMechanical, Automotive, Motorsport or a related engineering discipline, plus experience with:

• Engine dynamometers and powertrain testing
• Data acquisition and analysis
• Engine performance and combustion
• ECU calibration/control systems
• MATLAB/Simulink, Python or similar engineering tools
• Motorsport or high-performance automotive environments
• Ideally CP Sierra dyno data acquisition and operating systems
• An organised approach to tasks and good interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to perform well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Supervision and maintenance of the two Mountune test cells and related test equipment.
• Plan and execute engine dyno tests to assess performance, reliability, efficiency and durability.
• Analyse dyno data to identify performance improvements and investigate faults.
• Develop and optimise engine calibration, including fuel, ignition, boost and other control parameters.
• Develop test methods, automation and instrumentation to improve dyno capability and test repeatability.
• Take technical briefings from management and the engineering team to develop engine test programs to meet performance objectives, within budget and on time.
• Support engine development programmes from initial concept through to race-ready specification.
• Develop motorsport engine calibrations and strategies.
• Data analysis
• Maintain all Mountune Racing developed engine calibrations including any revisions and updates from track testing.
• Ensure that all engine test results, calibrations and relevant data are stored accurately on the Mountune Racing server
• Prepare technical reports.
• Maintain Mountune Racing track support laptop computers.
• Liaise with customers dealing with technical enquiries in relation to engine testing and development.
• Attend off site races and testing as required (including overseas travel).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of dyno facilities, test procedures and data-analysis tools.

Salary / Benefits:Competitive salary based on experience, plus overtime and benefits