Test Technician

TieTalent; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive engineering is seeking a skilled individual to join their team in Shoreham. The role involves hands-on work with test and development programmes, focusing on fitting and testing automotive components, and conducting engine tests in a collaborative environment. Candidates with a solid background in mechanical fitting and test engineering are encouraged to apply for this exciting contract opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and stripping transmissions or engines.
• Basic understanding of test data analysis.
• Experience in engine testing on a dyno.

Responsibilities

• Fitting transmissions and driveline components to test rigs.
• Conducting engine testing on dyno and performing data analysis.
• Liaising with engineers on test programmes.

Skills

Engine testing

Mechanical fitting

Data analysis

Metalworking

Teamwork

Job description

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

Key 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.

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