DYNO TEST TECHNICIAN

M-Sport UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in the UK seeks a Dyno Test Technician to manage engine testing facilities, ensuring engines perform at the highest standards. You will prepare and operate engine dynos, working closely with engineers to enhance powertrain performance. Required are skills in engine mechanics, data logging, and an organized work ethic. Employee benefits include life assurance, a flexible working day, and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Life assurance

Flexible working day

Company contributed pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Company healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Ability to follow technical instructions and interpret engineering drawings.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Practical understanding of ECU interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install engines on dyno rigs.
• Run and maintain engine testing.
• Document testing records.

Skills

Engine mechanics understanding

Data logging and sensors

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Education

High technical education

Job description

Overview

DYNO TEST TECHNICIAN

About the Role

We’re looking for a Dyno Test Technician to join our Engine Department. This is a key technical role responsible for preparing and running our engine test facilities, ensuring our power units are ready to perform on the world stage. As a Dyno Test Technician, you will operate and maintain our state-of-the-art engine dyno facilities, supporting the development, calibration, and validation of high-performance engines. You will work closely with our engine engineers to test and refine powertrain performance to the highest of motorsport standards to maximise performance.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Prepare and install engines and powertrain assemblies on dyno rigs.
• Running of all new and re-built engines.
• Changing the physical test cell configuration to run different specifications of engine.
• Set-up and calibration of the gauges and measuring equipment.
• Putting engines through dedicated testing routines, to prove out; performance, reliability, and durability.
• Ensuring all testing records are documented and up to date.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed during testing operations.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Educated to a high technical level and have a thorough understanding of engine mechanics and their systems.
• Able to follow technical instructions and interpret engineering drawings and test plans.
• Practical understanding of data logging, sensors, and ECU interfaces.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritising workloads in a time sensitive environment.
• Excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills.

Preferred Experience

• Previous hands-on experience in a dyno or engine testing environment (motorsport, performance automotive or similar).

Why Us

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

What We Offer

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

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