R&D Engineer: Drive Next-Gen Gearbox Innovation

Xtrac Ltd; Colthrop; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Health Care

Eye Care Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

On-site Parking

Reward & Recognition Incentives

Flexible Working for Some Roles

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Free Safety Workwear

Job summary

Xtrac Ltd is seeking an R&D Engineer to lead end-to-end transmission development projects for motorsport and high-performance automotive customers. You will collaborate with design engineers, define test specs, and support tooling and vehicle testing, gaining exposure to multiple disciplines including mechanical and electrical engineering.

The role involves testing, data logging, and analysis with opportunities for international track support, and it offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in an Engineering related discipline.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Have a good understanding of test definition and execution.
• Experienced in the interpretation and creation of engineering drawings with CAD skills.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an engineering environment.
• Relevant knowledge of vehicle and transmission systems.
• Good understanding of data logging concepts.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic material testing knowledge.
• Basic manufacturing knowledge.
• Basic electronics and electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing “First Build” validation testing on new products.
• Identifying tooling requirements for testing and producing details drawings for parts using Siemens NX CAD.
• Running test rigs including end of line build quality assurance.
• Undertake condition assessments of gearboxes returned to Xtrac to support product development.

Skills

Data logging concepts

Attention to detail

Electrical experience

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

PLC

Job description

Xtrac Ltd is seeking an R&D Engineer to lead end-to-end transmission development projects for motorsport and high-performance automotive customers. You will collaborate with design engineers, define test specs, and support tooling and vehicle testing, gaining exposure to multiple disciplines including mechanical and electrical engineering.

The role involves testing, data logging, and analysis with opportunities for international track support, and it offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment