Propulsion Test Technician

Intertek; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in testing services is seeking a Propulsion Test Technician in Aylesbury, UK. This role focuses on hardware setup, testing, and troubleshooting within propulsion system testing projects. The successful candidate will ensure accurate data collection and adherence to safety policies while collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams. Applicants should possess vocational qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering and hands-on experience in relevant industries. This position offers competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory-based testing procedures and equipment.
• Familiarity with health and safety policies in a testing environment.
• Strong organizational and data management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on propulsion systems according to outlined procedures.
• Monitor test data quality and perform troubleshooting.
• Support administrative and hardware preparation tasks.

Skills

Hands-on experience in automotive, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronic

Ability to monitor and record test data

Ability to support troubleshooting activities

Collaboration within cross-functional teams

Education

Vocational qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Propulsion Test Technician

The role focuses on hardware setup, testing, and troubleshooting, working closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver customer testing requirements. The role contributes to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and accuracy across test facilities. The purpose of the Propulsion Test Technician role is to support the execution of propulsion system testing projects using specialised test equipment, ensuring accurate data collection and safe operations. Key activities:

• Conduct tests on propulsion systems using laboratory-based facilities, as outlined by project engineer or customer engineer.
• Monitor and record test data, ensuring it meets quality and performance standards. Raising any anomalies or issues observed to project engineers.
• Support the troubleshooting and resolving of issues in a methodical manner, introducing solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assist in administrative tasks related to test scheduling, documentation, data management and hardware inventories to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Support project hardware and electrical preparation, assembly, disassembly and modification activities.
• Perform basic fabrication activities to meet project hardware mounting and fixture requirements.
• Support maintenance, cleaning and organising activities to ensure the facility remains safe, functional and efficient.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies, operational efficiency and standardisation.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional internal and client teams.
• Adherence to health and safety policies.
• Support risk assessment of safe working in the test environment and the actioning of risk items.
• Vocational qualification in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline is desirable.
• Hands‑on experience in automotive, mechanical, electrical, mechatronic or similar industry relevant environment considered.
• Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
• Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.