Formula 1 Gearbox Test Technician — Onsite Role

GM Performance Power Units; Leicester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan incl. company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units 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 to ensure gearboxes are installed, instrumented, and tested to meet stringent performance and reliability targets.

The role requires 2+ years in a hands‑on mechanical or test setting, reading engineering drawings, and skilled use of measurement tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hands-on mechanical or test environment (motorsport preferred).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and appreciate tolerances.
• Experience with measurement tools and instrumentation.
• Strong safety awareness and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate gearbox and driveline test rigs per defined procedures.
• Prepare units for testing: cleaning, inspection, measurement, assembly/disassembly.
• Install and verify instrumentation (thermocouples, sensors) and validate data.
• Record data and support test reports, build sheets, and documentation.
• Collaborate with test engineers, design engineers, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hands-on testing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship in Mechanical/Automotive Motorsport

Tools

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Pressure sensors

Job description

GM Performance Power Units 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 to ensure gearboxes are installed, instrumented, and tested to meet stringent performance and reliability targets.

The role requires 2+ years in a hands‑on mechanical or test setting, reading engineering drawings, and skilled use of measurement tools.