Vehicle Test Technician

McLaren Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

At McLaren Racing, we seek a skilled individual to lead vehicle testing within our Research & Technology group. This role involves characterising components, ensuring quality under demanding conditions, and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives. Join us to help innovate within the thrilling world of motorsport.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Gym facilities

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• Recent experience in vehicle technology testing, ideally in Formula 1.
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems and data acquisition.
• Strong initiative and team player qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle testing and sign-off for components.
• Monitor and analyse test data for reporting.
• Assist in homologation tests and maintain test equipment.

Skills

Data acquisition sensors

Hydraulic/servo mechanical actuators

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Zwick/Cats3 testing systems

Data acquisition software (ATLAS)

Job description

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At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.

Purpose of the Role:

To lead or assist in the execution of Vehicle testing within our Research & Technology group. Comprising of, but not exclusive to, various cross departmental disciplines of component sign off, fatigue and test procedures, structural development, suspension system testing. On and off-site type approval and homologation activities. Dyno and rig testing.

Principal Accountabilities:

Characterisation and sign-off of brake system components

Characterisation and sign-off of suspension parts and control systems

Calibration of component and, assembly strain gauges

Routine service, and testing of metallic and composite car components

Type approval of new and first off components

Development testing on present and future concepts and materials.

Install/maintain relevant test instrumentation hardware and ensure reliable function

Monitor, capture, post process and present test data to engineers, databases and lifing software suites

Pro-active in initialising preparations of software/hardware files for future tests.

Compile run reports

Assist with installation of test assemblies and components

Assist with both on and off-site homologation tests, dynos and rigs

All the above are required to be completed to a very high standard, often to tight deadlines and in a pressurised environment whilst fully complying with our Safe Working practices at all times.

To ensure ongoing proficiency and by way of continuous improvement the successful applicant, where appropriate, will be enlisted into existing training programmes to ensure all team members utilise current or develop new skill sets. As such you will be required to show flexibility and willingness to learn on the job.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Recent experience of working within a highly technical vehicle technology testing environment in Formula 1 and or premium automotive racing car series

Experience in the use, set up and operation of hydraulic/servo mechanical actuators and test rigs

Previous experience with Zwick/Cats3 or similar servo mechanical and servo hydraulic control systems

Ability to interpret engineering specifications and drawings

Experience in the use, application and maintenance of data acquisition sensors

Familiarity with data acquisition software such as ATLAS

Understanding and interpretation of Acoustic Emissions monitoring would be advantageous but not essential

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Able to display basic understanding of materials / component fatigue testing

Previous experience in sign-off testing conforming to motor sports governing bodies sporting regulations

Personal Attributes:

Demonstrates drive and commitment to continuous improvement

Good communicative skills both within your team and broader internal / external contacts

Must be able to proactively use initiative where appropriate

Highly self-motivated to achieve targets set both for this role and the wider team

A team player who is supportive of others

Determined, results focused and driven to achieve successful outcome

Eager to learn and develop own skills

Good analytical skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively to deadlines both individually and within the team

The ability and willingness to travel both in the UK and abroad as required to support dynamometer activities and test house attendance for type approval and homologation

What can McLaren offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.

We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Here at McLaren, we offer hybrid working with 3 days a week based in the MTC.

Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.