F1 Powertrain Dyno Test Technician

Van Amersfoort Racing; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private healthcare

A pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains is seeking a hands-on engineer to join our powertrain testing team in the UK. In this 12-month FTC, you’ll install units on advanced test beds, log data, and ensure accuracy and efficiency of test programs on a rotating shift.

The role emphasizes practical skills across instrumentation, electronics, hydraulics, and fault identification in a high-performance motorsport environment. You’ll work with world-class facilities and be part of a collaboration-driven team that values

Qualifications

• An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 vocational qualification or higher in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering and relevant technical experience.
• Strong knowledge of operating modern automated test equipment.
• High understanding of motor vehicle technology and F1 Powertrain architecture.
• Familiarity with Power Units, basic electronics and hydraulics in motorsport.
• Experience with test cell instrumentation and external measurement devices.
• Strong practical skills with good manual dexterity.
• Experience on engine/powertrain test beds in a top-class racing environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install Unit Under Test on advanced test beds.
• Responsible for instrumentation and data logging of the UUTs.
• Ensure test programs are completed with accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify faults within the dyno area and work on resolutions.
• First line analysis and interpretation of test results, reporting issues.
• Identify inefficiencies and deliver improvements.
• Operate facility and test equipment per procedures.
• Maintain test dyno run logs to monitor bed efficiency.

Skills

Powertrain testing

Mechanical engineering

Electronics & hydraulics

Instrumentation & data logging

Problem solving

Education

NVQ/Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering

Tools

Test cells instrumentation

Data logging equipment

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains is seeking a hands-on engineer to join our powertrain testing team in the UK. In this 12-month FTC, you’ll install units on advanced test beds, log data, and ensure accuracy and efficiency of test programs on a rotating shift.

The role emphasizes practical skills across instrumentation, electronics, hydraulics, and fault identification in a high-performance motorsport environment. You’ll work with world-class facilities and be part of a collaboration-driven team that values