Test Operations Senior Technician - Test Cells

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power solutions provider in Darlington is seeking a Test Operations Senior Technician. This onsite role requires expertise in diesel engines and active participation in test cell operations, ensuring efficient testing through advanced diagnostics and teamwork. Applicants must have a high school diploma and relevant mechanical engineering background. This position offers a rotational shift pattern and aims to maximize equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• Experience with engine teardowns, rebuilds, and fault diagnosis.
• Familiarity with diesel engines and emissions systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to shift work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct troubleshooting and fault finding to keep test cells running efficiently.
• Prepare engines for testing and address issues promptly.
• Support colleagues with engine installations and part changes.
• Document key data to support engineering analysis.

Skills

Mechanical and Diagnostic Skills

Technical Knowledge of Diesel Engines

Collaboration Skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ONC/HNC mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

AVL PUMA

Combustion Analysers

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Job Description

We are looking for a talented Test Operations Senior Technician - Test Cells to join our team specializing in Engineering for our DTO Product Development Department in Darlington, United Kingdom.

This is an onsite role with a rotational shift. Rotating 4 Week Shift Pattern of 12 Hour Shifts (7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am)

• Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day
• Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night
• Fri - Day, Sat - Day, Sun - Day, Mon - Day
• Fri - Night, Sat - Night, Sun - Night

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways

• Test Cell Uptime Optimization: Conducts trouble shooting and fault finding to keep test cells running efficiently and minimize downtime.
• Engine Preparation and Diagnostics: You will conduct teardowns, rebuilds, and fault rectification to ensure engines are test-ready and issues are addressed promptly.
• Collaborative Team Support: You will actively support colleagues with engine installations and part changes to boost overall productivity and teamwork.
• Accurate Data Recording: Document torque settings, wear conditions, and other key data to support engineering analysis and traceability.
• Advanced Equipment Operation: You will operate systems like AVL PUMA and combustion analysers to ensure precise testing and reliable data acquisition.
• Technical Insight and Innovation: You will apply your deep knowledge of diesel engines and emissions systems to improve testing processes and outcomes.
• Work shift patterns as required by 24/7 business needs

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong Mechanical and Diagnostic Skills: You need hands‑on experience with engine teardowns, rebuilds, and fault diagnosis to ensure engines are prepared and tested accurately and efficiently.
• Technical Knowledge and Tool Proficiency: You should be familiar with diesel engines, emissions systems, and test cell systems like AVL PUMA, as well as combustion analyzers and gaseous measurement equipment.
• Teamwork and Communication: You must be able to work collaboratively, support colleagues across test cells, and communicate clearly to maintain smooth operations and maximize cell utilization.
• Flexibility and Commitment: You need to be adaptable to shift work and committed to maintaining high standards in a fast‑paced, 24/7 testing environment.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
• ONC/HNC mechanical engineering or equivalent or extensive relevant experience. Working towards HNC or equivalent would be considered.
• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on‑the‑job experience.

The compensation for this role is aligned with a local bargained or unionized agreement.

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