Gearbox Test Technician – Onsite Motorsport Dyno & Rig

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Annual leave

Financial advisor

EAP

On-site dining

On-site gym

Vehicle purchase program

EV charging

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to operate and maintain high‑performance gearbox test rigs in a Formula 1 environment. You will prepare gearboxes, install instrumentation, collect data, and ensure precision and safety across test campaigns.

The role requires a technical diploma or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, 2+ years in a hands‑on test setting, and strong mechanical skills reading drawings and using precision tools.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or Motorsport Engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years in a hands-on mechanical or test environment, motorsport preferred.
• Strong mechanical assembly and disassembly skills with attention to drawings and tolerances.
• Familiar with measurement tools, instrumentation, and data acquisition basics.

Responsibilities

• Operate gearbox and driveline test rigs per defined procedures and monitor key parameters.
• Prepare and assemble units, ensuring torque and assembly specs are met.
• Install instrumentation, verify sensors, and assist data collection and calibration.
• Maintain test rigs and support safety and quality throughout testing.
• Collaborate with test engineers and design teams to improve build quality.

Skills

Mechanical assembly & disassembly

Precision measurement

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork & communication

Education

Technical diploma / apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Motorsport

Tools

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Gauges

Data acquisition systems

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to operate and maintain high‑performance gearbox test rigs in a Formula 1 environment. You will prepare gearboxes, install instrumentation, collect data, and ensure precision and safety across test campaigns.

The role requires a technical diploma or apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, 2+ years in a hands‑on test setting, and strong mechanical skills reading drawings and using precision tools.