Rigs & Component Test Technician – Motorsport

McLaren Racing; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing in the United Kingdom seeks a Rigs and Component Testing Technician to support vehicle and component testing programs within our Research & Technology function. You will work with specialist test rigs, dynamometers and instrumentation to validate performance, reliability and compliance for Formula One car development.

You will install and maintain sensors, analyse test data and communicate findings to engineers, with opportunities to assist external test facilities and on-site

Qualifications

• Experience within a vehicle testing, motorsport, automotive or high-performance engineering environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic or servo-mechanical test rigs, actuator systems and associated control technologies.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation accurately.
• Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems and component validation or durability testing.
• Strong IT and reporting skills, with familiarity of engineering test and analysis software considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct validation, durability and sign-off testing of vehicle components, including brake and suspension systems.
• Install, calibrate and maintain test instrumentation, sensors and data acquisition systems to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Service, inspect and test metallic and composite components while supporting component sign-off and approval activities.
• Analyse test data, prepare reports and communicate findings to engineers and key stakeholders.
• Support rig, dynamometer, homologation and development testing activities both on-site and at external test facilities when required.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Motorsport

Hydraulic rigs

Data acquisition

Engineering drawings

Instrumentation

IT & reporting

Job description

McLaren Racing in the United Kingdom seeks a Rigs and Component Testing Technician to support vehicle and component testing programs within our Research & Technology function. You will work with specialist test rigs, dynamometers and instrumentation to validate performance, reliability and compliance for Formula One car development.

You will install and maintain sensors, analyse test data and communicate findings to engineers, with opportunities to assist external test facilities and on-site