ERS Test Engineer - Shifts

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport engineering firm in Milton Keynes seeks an engineer to lead ERS test operations. The role involves validating components, analyzing data, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering and preferably have experience in testing electro-mechanical systems. Benefits include bonuses, private healthcare, a pension scheme, and access to on-site facilities including a gym.

Benefits

Bonuses

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software/Programming Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in testing or validation of electrical or electro-mechanical systems is desirable.
• Strong skills in data analysis using relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of ERS test operations ensuring compliance with objectives.
• Gatekeep the verification of ERS components through test data validation.
• Coordinate investigations into testing anomalies and ensure efficient data management.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Root-cause analysis

Reporting

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software/Programming Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Atlas

Concerto

Job description

Overview

Join Red Bull Powertrains, where we revolutionise power unit technology to drive the next era of Formula 1 success. If you're a passionate engineer, talented machinist or supply chain expert, this is your chance to be part of a team pushing the limits of performance and precision. Ready to take on the challenge?

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of ERS test operations within the ERS Test area in the factory, ensuring activities are conducted within pre-defined and agreed boundary conditions, with full traceability and alignment to validation objectives.
• Gatekeep the sign-off of ERS components (motor, inverter and/or battery) by validating test coverage, data quality, and compliance with program requirements, while generating clear reports and visualisations to support decision‑making.
• Analyse ERS test data to validate product functionality against defined requirements and operational use cases.
• Support data‑driven investigations into anomalies or failures observed during ERS testing, coordinating with internal and external teams.
• Develop and apply data quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across test datasets.
• Improve test workflows by implementing process controls that enhance repeatability, ensure safe operation, and reduce variability.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure daily operational requirements are captured and correctly executed in the test rigs, providing feedback and ensuring alignment between test capabilities and program needs.
• Maintain traceable records of test setups, equipment usage, and data logs to support audit and compliance needs.
• Stay informed on ERS validation tools and methodologies to ensure best practices are applied.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software/Programming Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in testing or validation of electrical or electro‑mechanical systems (ERS experience desirable but not essential).
• Good data analysis skills using tools such as MATLAB, Python, Atlas, Concerto, or equivalent.
• Ability to identify data anomalies, perform root‑cause analysis, and communicate findings clearly.
• Good understanding of laboratory or rig environments and safe working practices.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Able to plan and manage workload independently and work effectively under time pressure.
• Clear and confident communicator who can collaborate across engineering teams.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Willingness to work flexibly to support testing demands.

Shift & Schedule

This role will require working on a 4 days on, 3 days off rotating shift.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On‑site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!