Test Engineer

Zoo Grips; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Test Engineer to join their dynamic team in a hands-on role focused on internal combustion and emissions testing. This 12-month contract offers a unique opportunity to work closely with university academia and engineering teams, ensuring the smooth operation of cutting-edge test facilities. You'll be involved in preparing units for testing, collaborating with engineers to define test methodologies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. If you're passionate about engine technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal combustion systems and engine testing.
• Skills in fabrication, welding, and basic machining are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations of test cells and prepare test samples.
• Collaborate with engineers and customers for testing requirements.

Skills

Preparation of units under test

Understanding internal combustion systems

Fabrication and welding skills

Instrumentation installation

Detailed engine inspection

Operation of key engine test facilities

Compliance with H&S and ISO standards

User maintenance of facilities

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in a relevant discipline

Fully time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Leamington is searching for a Test Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position initially until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extensions.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £21.75 per hour.

Duties

This role is key to enabling the laboratory and supports the Lead Engineer for the ongoing operation of the current and future Internal Combustion & Emissions laboratory capability. You will be in direct technical engagement with our client's university academia and third-party engineering teams, supporting your associated engineer in the delivery of engine testing within the new test cells.

Your fundamental role will be to support the supervised operations of test cells and the physical activities involved in preparing test samples, including installation and instrumentation of the unit under test. Collaboration with laboratory customers is essential.

This small team requires coverage of practical, technical, and facility operations, offering a unique hands-on opportunity to build a team working with our client and third parties on the university campus.

You will be engaged with the associated engineer for operating two Multi Cycle Engine Test Dyno facilities but should be flexible to support various facilities, utilizing your skills effectively. The role will start on a standard day shift pattern, transitioning to double day shifts within approximately two months as your familiarity with the systems increases.

Skills

• Preparation of units under test, understanding internal combustion systems, both spark and compression ignition.
• Fabrication, welding, and basic machining skills are advantageous.
• Understanding of instrumentation installation, such as thermocouples and pressure transducers.
• Detailed engine inspection, disassembly, and assembly skills.
• Preparation and supervised operation of key engine test facilities under the guidance of your engineer.
• Supporting your engineer in liaising with customers to derive complete technical test requirements and developing test methodologies.
• Operation of facilities, ensuring compliance with H&S and other auditable standards such as ISO 16949 and 14001.
• Monitoring and working with the team to transfer knowledge and familiarise new personnel with equipment.
• Ensuring facilities are maintained in good working order, including user maintenance and liaising with equipment suppliers for full functional maintenance.
• The physical operation and upkeep of the facility are core responsibilities of this position, under the oversight of the associated engineer.

Education

• City & Guilds Level 3 in a relevant discipline or a fully time-served apprenticeship is required.
• Relevant experience will support your application.