Engine Test Engineer x 3

HR GO Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Engine Test Technicians to join their dynamic team in Staffordshire. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge engine validation and performance testing in a fully equipped facility. With a 12-month renewable contract, you will be part of a growing team that is set to expand significantly over the next year. Your expertise in instrumentation and engine testing will be crucial as you contribute to the development of innovative automotive technologies. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as an Engine Test Technician with experience in Gas or Diesel programmes.
• Qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Automotive Mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance and calibration testing on newly developed engines.
• Engage in unsupervised tests within the validation area.

Skills

Engine Testing

Instrumentation Testing

Fault Finding

Thermocouples

Pressure Transducers

Flowmeters

Emissions Analysers

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Mechanical

IMechE Accreditation or Higher HNC / HND

Tools

DSG

Cadet

Morphe

Puma

Stars

Job description

We are looking for four Engine Test Technician's to join a Global Automotive Manufacturing Company in Staffordshire on a 12 month renewable PAYE contract.

The successful applicants will join a team of technicians and facility engineers, involved in newly developed engines that are going through validation and sign off. There is a big increase in work for this department over the next 12 months, with more builds, and more engine tests than they have ever had in the past. We have a 3 year view of ongoing programmes.

The company has developed a engine test facility, dealing with performance and calibration testing, as well as a Validation area to carry out unsupervised tests. They have a large build shop area where they do a build strip and measure of key components for review. With the full support of a machine and fabrication shop. They are fully self-sufficient subsection of the business, set up for the full testing and development of their companies new engines.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum qualified to City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in an Automotive Mechanical Subject. Equivalent qualifications accepted IMechE Accreditation or Higher HNC / HND. Also, time served technicians considered.
• 3 year + experienced Engine Test Technician, with a background on Gas or Diesel programmes.
• Testing of instrumentation - Thermocouples, pressure transducers, flowmeters, emissions analysers etc...
• Stationary engine testing
• An awareness of genset testing for low voltage electrical systems.
• The use of engine test bed packages as an example DSG, Cadet, Morphe, Puma, Stars.
• Ability to fault find, install flow meters, current clamps.

Location: Stafford, Staffordshire

Duration: 12 months +

No Av: 4

Type: Contract - PAYE - Inside IR35

Rate: £20-22.50 per hour

Hybrid: No this is a hands-on, in facility role, with direct engagement with others in the team, therefore a full presence is needed on site.

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