Remote Sensor & Actuator Reliability Engineer (Motorsport)

Gm Performance Power Units; Knaphill; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

32 days annual leave

Financial advisor access

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer to develop and maintain methods verifying sensor and actuator accuracy for PU control systems. You will support both laboratory and track operations, ensuring devices meet performance and safety requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing test methods, selecting sensors/actuators with Engineering teams, and documenting evaluation results with statistical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with electronics in motorsport or high performance environment.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining mission critical devices.
• Strong understanding of the physics and operating principles of sensors and actuators.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MATLAB and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop test methods and procedures aligned with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and PU use cases to assess sensor and actuator reliability and accuracy.
• Design protective storage solutions and handling/installation procedures to preserve device integrity.
• Create and execute non-destructive, documented evaluation methods; maintain complete records.
• Collaborate with Data Analysis and PLM teams to correlate device usage with reliability outcomes and establish mileage/service limits.
• Support selection of sensors/actuators for PU applications with Electronics Systems Engineering and PU Design.
• Execute assurance testing; document results and produce statistical reports on fleet condition and trends.
• Engage suppliers on performance issues, fault resolution, and supply chain concerns.

Skills

MS Office

MATLAB

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Sensor Actuator Assurance Engineer to develop and maintain methods verifying sensor and actuator accuracy for PU control systems. You will support both laboratory and track operations, ensuring devices meet performance and safety requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing test methods, selecting sensors/actuators with Engineering teams, and documenting evaluation results with statistical reports.