Vehicle Emissions Technician

MAHLE GmbH; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive systems supplier in Northampton is seeking an Emissions Test Engineer. You will support emissions testing operations, ensuring high-quality data and compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate has solid engineering experience within an automotive testing environment and a strong understanding of emissions-related processes. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative automotive solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, ideally within automotive testing.
• Sound understanding of emissions-related activities.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day emissions testing activities.
• Operate chassis dynamometers and emissions measurement equipment.
• Carry out maintenance ensuring safe operation.

Skills

Engineering experience

Understanding of emissions testing

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e‑mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether

Your Contribution

As an Emissions Test Engineer at MAHLE Powertrain, you will play a key role in supporting emissions testing within our Build & Test Department. You will ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the emissions testing facility, contributing directly to high‑quality test data and continuous improvement of our testing capabilities.

• Support day‑to‑day emissions testing activities, ensuring accurate data collection and high‑quality test outputs.
• Drive vehicle emissions cycles in both ambient and climatic test cells.
• Operate chassis dynamometers and emissions measurement equipment to defined procedures and standards.
• Carry out equipment and facility maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• Identify and contribute suggestions for improving processes, equipment, and departmental efficiency.
• Work closely with test engineers, technicians, and project teams to deliver high‑standard testing services.
• Ensure all work is performed in alignment with safety protocols and laboratory best practices.

Your Experience and Qualifications

We are seeking an organised and hands‑on engineer with strong test facility experience and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

• Experience in engineering, ideally within an automotive testing or development environment.
• Sound understanding of engine and/or vehicle testing processes, especially emissions‑related activities.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures, including Risk Assessments and COSHH requirements.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to work with data collection systems and test software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and respond effectively to operational demands.

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part‑/ Full‑time: Full Time

Functional area: R&D

Department: BU1 Powertrain and Charging

Location: Northampton, GB

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Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend‑setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally‑friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.