ERS Test Technician

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains seeks an experienced ERS Test Technician for its Milton Keynes facility. The role focuses on testing Powertrain systems and ensuring performance reliability of Formula One cars under race conditions. Candidates should have strong electric powertrain testing experience and relevant qualifications. Join us to contribute to our championship-winning cars!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Nursery scheme

Pension

On-site gym

Free meals

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with electric powertrain testing, preferably in motorsport.
• HV Competent Person certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Installing ERS components on various test beds.
• Analyzing test results and identifying faults.
• Maintaining test dynos and rigs, reporting facility issues.

Skills

Electric powertrain testing

Test instrumentation

Data analysis

CAN communication

Manual dexterity

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains is seeking an experienced ERS Test Technician to join the Validation & Testing Group at our advanced facility in Milton Keynes. The role involves physical testing of Powertrain systems, ranging from individual components to full electrified vehicles.

The successful candidate will utilize cutting-edge test technology, automation tools, and modern testing methodologies to optimize the performance and reliability of Formula One cars under race conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing ERS components on various test beds
• Instrumenting and logging data from Units Under Test (UUTs)
• Maintaining test dynos and rigs, reporting facility issues
• Operating test equipment following instructions and procedures
• Servicing and repairing test equipment and supporting UUT activities
• Analyzing test results and identifying faults

Requirements:

• Experience with electric powertrain testing, preferably in motorsport
• Knowledge of ERS systems (motor, inverter, battery) and basic electrics and hydraulics
• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering or higher
• Experience with automated test equipment in High-Voltage environments
• Understanding of motor vehicle technology and F1 powertrain architecture
• Manual dexterity and practical skills
• Experience with test instrumentation, measurement, and CAN communication
• HV Competent Person certification is desirable

Shift patterns: Early/late shifts and 4 on, 3 off shifts available.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including bonus scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, nursery scheme, pension, on-site gym, free meals, and cycle-to-work scheme. Join us and contribute to our championship-winning cars!