Formula 1 Gearbox Test Technician

GM Performance Power Units; Bradford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance & disability coverage

32 days annual leave

On-site gym

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to operate and maintain transmission test rigs in a high-performance Formula 1 environment. You will work with test engineers and design teams to ensure gearbox systems are installed, instrumented, and tested to meet performance and reliability targets.

The role requires a technical diploma or apprenticeship, 2+ years hands-on mechanical or test experience (motorsport preferred), strong reading of drawings, and

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Motorsport.
• 2+ years hands-on mechanical or test environment experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measurement tools.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate gearbox and driveline test rigs; monitor torque, speed, temperature, and pressure.
• Assemble/disassemble gearboxes and test assemblies; prep units for testing.
• Install instrumentation and verify sensors; assist wiring and data validation.
• Maintain test rigs and diagnose basic mechanical/electrical issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Instrumentation basics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship

Tools

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Gauges

Data acquisition systems

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in Concord, NC is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to operate and maintain transmission test rigs in a high-performance Formula 1 environment. You will work with test engineers and design teams to ensure gearbox systems are installed, instrumented, and tested to meet performance and reliability targets.

The role requires a technical diploma or apprenticeship, 2+ years hands-on mechanical or test experience (motorsport preferred), strong reading of drawings, and