Test Validation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Validation Engineer to join their team in Peterborough. This contract role requires extensive experience in diesel engine test bed validation and offers an opportunity to utilize your technical expertise in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate will take on significant responsibilities, including conducting complex validation tests, providing clear analysis, and ensuring product quality through effective communication with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of validation engineering experience required.
• Experience in using emissions measuring equipment and test data logging systems.
• Previous leadership experience or project management knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting validation tests and analyzing results.
• Creating test plans and documentation.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Validation of engines and engine systems

Hands on engine testing

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Tools

CREO

Power BI

Testbed software

Calibration tools

Job description

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Peterborough Test Bed Validation Engineer

This is a contract opportunity for a Validation Engineer with diesel engine test bed validation experience spanning three years. You’ll be working at an OEM looking to use your deep technical knowledge to analysis data, review and sign off tests, converting data into decisions ensuring the product is of the highest quality and delivered on time.

You will have responsibility for conducting testing on validation test beds to sign-off components.

Key Responsibilities include

• Creating detailed test planning, execution of testing activities, analysis of results, and documentation with clear recommendations for the relevant process partners.
• Carrying out complex engine validation tests
• Evaluating products and processes; perform needs analysis and initiate ideas
• Keep up to date on new technologies or develop new technologies
• Communicate technical information to a range of stakeholders
• Supporting and advising other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, dealers, customers, and suppliers; develop and maintain keen understanding of internal and external customers’ need
• Experience in validation of engines and engine systems
• Experienced in the use of testbed software, calibration tools, emissions measuring equipment and test data logging systems.
• Hands on engine testing and problem-solving experience.
• CREO, Power BI
• Previous leadership experience (direct or in-direct)
• Project Management methods and processes

Please note there is a five-day onsite requirement at Peterborough.