Senior Engine Test Technician: Lead Test Bed Operations

Jonathan Lee; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee is seeking a Senior Engine Test Technician to operate combustion engine test beds in our advanced propulsion lab at the University of Warwick, Coventry. The role offers hands-on ownership, variety and direct impact on development and durability testing.

You will run tests with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA, install instrumentation, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements in test bed uptime and measurement reliability. The position is inside IR35 Umbrella rate £23.69/hr.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating combustion engine test beds in development or durability environments.
• Solid understanding of engine fundamentals across combustion, turbo-charging, fueling, emissions, cooling and lubrication.
• Experience installing and checking instrumentation for temperature, pressure, emissions and airflow systems.
• Familiarity with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA, plus the ability to diagnose sensor faults, wiring defects, leaks, vibration issues and failures.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-cylinder engine test beds day to day, keeping test rigs safe and ready through routine test cell checks.
• Lead installation and validation of instrumentation and equipment, supporting steady state, transient, emissions, calibration and durability activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, rig and measurement issues as first line diagnosis, working to restore performance quickly and accurately.
• Run test steps using tools such as AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA, verifying channel integrity and supporting smooth test execution.
• Assist with hardware changes including injectors, sensors, turbo components, exhaust parts, hoses and fuel system items.
• Support continuous improvement in rig uptime, palletisation efficiency, measurement reliability and overall test execution, while following all APRL safety procedures.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Durability testing

Troubleshooting

Test bed operations

Tools

AVL PUMA

ETAS INCA

Job description

Jonathan Lee is seeking a Senior Engine Test Technician to operate combustion engine test beds in our advanced propulsion lab at the University of Warwick, Coventry. The role offers hands-on ownership, variety and direct impact on development and durability testing.

You will run tests with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA, install instrumentation, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements in test bed uptime and measurement reliability. The position is inside IR35 Umbrella rate £23.69/hr.