High-Performance Gearbox Test Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan and company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site dining

On-site gym

GM vehicle purchase/lease program

EV charging on-site

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to directly operate and maintain high-performance transmission test rigs in a Formula 1 environment. The role partners with test engineers to ensure accurate data collection, instrumentation setup, and tight adherence to engineering drawings and torque settings.

You'll assemble and prep gearboxes, support equipment, and test assemblies, while performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hands-on mechanical or test environment (motorsport preferred).
• Strong mechanical assembly and disassembly skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate gearbox and driveline test rigs and monitor test parameters.
• Prepare units for testing and ensure builds meet drawings and torque specs.
• Install instrumentation and assist with wiring, routing and sensor validation.
• Maintain test rigs and support data logging and troubleshooting.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Disassembly skills

Precision measurement

Instrumentation

Engineering drawings

Documentation reading

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Technical diploma or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Torque wrenches

Data acquisition

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Gearbox Test Technician to directly operate and maintain high-performance transmission test rigs in a Formula 1 environment. The role partners with test engineers to ensure accurate data collection, instrumentation setup, and tight adherence to engineering drawings and torque settings.

You'll assemble and prep gearboxes, support equipment, and test assemblies, while performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting.