Engine Test Engineer (nights)

Fusion People; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking an Engine Test Engineer for night shifts in Burton-on-Trent. The role involves testing and validating rail engines and power products, requiring strong technical skills and effective communication. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative environment, mentoring trainees and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing or a similar discipline.

Responsibilities

• Installation into test cells and testing of production power products.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Intermediate/Advanced computer skills

Self-motivated

Collaborative

Organised

Customer-focused

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job: Engine Test Engineer (nights)

Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Barton Under Needwood)

Duration: 3 months +

Hours (Nights): Monday to Thursday 15:30 till 01:00

The role will involve training on days for up to 2 months: 6 am - 4 pm Mon to Thurs, 6 am - 12 pm Friday

Own transport recommended due to location

Position Summary:

The testing and validation of Rail Engines, Transmission, Powerpacks, and Cooler Groups. The role requires familiarity with diesel engines, electrical, and electronic control systems.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

1. Installation into test cells and testing of production power products in line with work instructions
2. Ensure that products meet testing requirements
3. Record accurate data to guarantee traceability
4. Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation
5. Help develop testing requirements for future products
6. Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
7. Liaise with production on technical issues
8. Collaborate with colleagues and work as a team
9. Mentor trainees/apprentices when applicable
10. Collect failure data and provide feedback to Engineering
11. Work overtime as required
12. Adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental instructions and requirements
13. Perform other reasonable tasks within skills and abilities
14. Maintain computer competency as all test cells are computer-controlled

Background & Experience:

• Intermediate/Advanced computer skills
• Experience in testing or a similar discipline
• Effective communication at all levels

Qualifications/Education:

• Engineering qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential)
• Product training provided through mentoring

Skills, Competencies, and Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Tenacious and resilient
• Collaborative
• Organised
• Customer-focused

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