Engine Test Technician

Project-based; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Engine Test Technician to join their Power Systems R&D team in Stafford. In this role, you will play a crucial part in testing and developing diesel and gas engines, working on both current improvements and next-generation power solutions. Your hands-on experience with engine systems and instrumentation will support critical R&D efforts, ensuring high-quality performance testing and collaboration with engineers.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/higher required.
• Experience with diesel/gas engines, modifying and rebuilding.
• Familiarity with test control systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and rig engines for testing installation.
• Modify and instrument engines for specific tests.
• Troubleshoot engine systems and maintain test setups.

Skills

Hands-on experience with diesel or gas engines

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in an automotive or mechanical discipline

Tools

Instrumentation (thermocouples, pressure sensors)

Test bed control systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA)

Job description

Engine Test Technician - Power Systems R&D
Location: Stafford
Working Hours: 6:45am - 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday (37 hours/week)
Salary: £Negotiable depending on experience Inside IR35

Are you ready to work at the forefront of large engine development? Join a world-class testing and development facility where innovation drives progress and every day brings a new challenge.

We are looking for a skilled Engine Test Technician to support critical research and development work on cutting-edge diesel and gas engines, powering key applications across the globe.

About the Role:

You'll be a vital part of a team that delivers high-performance testing solutions for industrial engines up to 2183kW. From engine builds and instrumentation to test execution and data interpretation, this is a hands-on role with real-world impact. You'll work on both current product improvements and the next generation of power solutions, supporting performance, emissions, and durability testing.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and rig engines for test cell installation
• Fit, modify, and instrument engines to meet specific testing requirements
• Operate advanced test control systems and ensure data quality
• Collaborate with engineers to support method development and test analysis
• Troubleshoot and maintain engine systems and test setups

Who You'll Work With:

• Development and Test Engineers
• Facilities Support Teams
• End-user and OEM customer representatives

What You Bring:

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in an automotive or mechanical discipline (or equivalent/higher)
• Solid hands-on experience with diesel or gas engines - stripping, rebuilding, modifying
• Familiarity with instrumentation: thermocouples, pressure sensors, emissions systems
• Knowledge of test bed control systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA) and test schedule writing
• Electrical skills, including genset harness modifications and ECU tools exposure
• Meticulous attention to detail, a strong team ethic, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset