Engine Test Technician

Seismic Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engine development seeks an Engine Test Technician to support critical research and development endeavors in a state-of-the-art testing facility. This role involves delivering engine test requirements, engaging in hands-on engineering tasks, and ensuring the highest data quality standards. Candidates should demonstrate mechanical and instrumentation skills with a relevant technical qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engines and modifications.
• Ability to work with thermocouples and pressure transducers.
• Knowledge of engine test systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA).

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer engine build and test requirements.
• Pre-rig engines and modify genset systems for testing.
• Ensure data quality and assist with test methodology.

Skills

Instrumentation

Mechanical experience

Data measurement and analysis

Education

NVQ Level 3 in an automotive mechanical subject

Job description

Engine Test Technician

Stafford (Onsite) - Fridays Off

Monday to Thursday 06:45 - 16:30

Initial 12 month assignment (expected to be ongoing)

Fancy working in a world-class large engine development facility supporting in the development of new and existing products? Are you up to the challenge of carrying out research and development work on engines.

We’re looking for a Test Technician to work in a Global Engine Test Facility on an initial 12 month assignment basis (with a high possibility of extensions).

What will you be doing:-

• Accountable for the delivery of customer engine build and test requirements
• Pre-rigging engines into modified gensets in preparation for test cell installation
• Instrumentation to engineering’s request including some fabrication work for boost, coolant and fuelling systems
• Data measurement, collection, provision of results, use of computerised test bed controls and data acquisition
• Assume ownership of test bed data quality, assist engineers in test methodology and interpretation of results

Core background required for this role includes:-

• NVQ Level 3 in an automotive mechanical subject or equivalent qualifications accepted
• Mechanical/electrical experience on diesel engines, stripping & rebuilding, along with a good automotive or off-highway mechanical background desirable
• Instrumentation experience including thermocouples, pressure transducers, flowmeters, emissions analysers
• A good knowledge of engine test systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA) and test schedule writing
• Exposure to ECU controller software packages.
• Modification of engine electrical harnesses for a test cell environment

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.