Engine Test Technician

Job Description: 
Our Engine Test Technicians are responsible for carrying out tests on complete engines or sub-assemblies, also rigging and maintaining the test hardware. Engine Test Technicians are also responsible for operation and programming of automated test equipment, in accordance with Cosworth standards and practices.

The Role: 

• Fitting, removing and operation of engines (part or whole) onto dynamometers or motor rigs.

• Fitting and set up of instrumentation onto test pieces.

• Operation, maintenance, and calibration of common test bed equipment.

• Able to run dynos and rigs control systems in test both manual and automatic modes.

• Be able to change testbed control system variables at engineers direction.

• Trouble shoot and resolve issues arising that prevent test work progressing.

• Have familiarity with at least one engine ECU software.

• Assist dyno engineering with test bed conversions/upgrades as required.

• Maintain paperwork for tracking, lifting, fault database, maintenance sheets, and process measurements/checks.

• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.

• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile: 

• Previous experience working in an engine test environment.

• Manual dexterity.

• A customer focused approach.

• Apply structural logical approach to work, working in a clean organised manner.

• Excellent time management and planning skills.

• Self-motivated.

• Confident and clear communication; verbal and written.

• Good understanding of internal combustion engines and engine test methodologies.

• BTEC, ONC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.