Job summary

Our client, a global world-class consultancy in the automotive and engineering sectors, is currently seeking a Contract Test Technician to join their team in Shoreham.

Key skills required for this role

Test; Dyno; test rig control systems; Engine

Important

Test; Dyno; test rig control systems; Engine

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.