Test Technician

Matchtech; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing agency is seeking a mechanical fitter in Pulborough, UK, to work with automotive OEMs. The role involves engine testing, data analysis, and fitting components to test rigs. Candidates should have experience with transmissions and metalworking skills. Apply now for a chance to join a dynamic team focusing on quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and stripping transmissions or engines.
• Ability to communicate test data to engineers.
• Willingness to work off-site for short durations.

Responsibilities

• Fitting components to test rigs or engines.
• Liaising with project team members on test programmes.
• Conducting engine testing and data analysis.

Skills

Building and stripping transmissions

Basic test data analysis

Basic metalworking skills

Flexibility in tasks

Working within a team

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Welder

Test equipment (STARS, MEXA)

Job description

Overview

Inside IR35. The role involves working with automotive OEMs and focuses on the installation, commissioning, and delivery of test and development programmes within STC Test and Facility Operations.

Responsibilities

• Fitting transmissions, adaptors, and driveline components to test rigs or engines on dyno test cells
• Liaising with technicians, engineers, and managers working on test programmes
• Conducting engine testing on engine dyno and/or chassis dyno
• Performing basic engine test data analysis and fault diagnostics

Job Requirements

• Experience in building and stripping transmissions, engines or other rotating machinery
• Basic understanding and interpretation of test data with the ability to communicate information to engineers
• Basic metalworking skills and capability to use test workshop equipment such as lathe, milling machine, and welder
• Flexibility to tackle unfamiliar tasks with limited guidance or supervision
• Understanding and adherence to strict health and safety guidelines
• Experience in engine testing on a dyno
• Experience with engine test equipment and software (STARS, MEXA, Indi, INCA, etc.)
• Knowledge of engine DVT and sign-off tests
• Ability to integrate and work well within a small team
• Preparedness to work off-site for short durations (Ricardo sites, customer sites in the UK and abroad)

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with instrumentation and logging systems
• Experience with test rig control systems - N.I./DSG/STARS
• Experience with test bed calibration processes

Our client is committed to providing outstanding value through quality engineering solutions focused on high efficiency and low emissions. If you have a strong background in test, mechanical fitting and vehicle systems, and are looking for a new opportunity on a contract basis, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and talented team in Shoreham