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Engine Test Technician
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Warwick, Warwickshire
- Contract
- Full Time
- £47,840 - £47,840 Per Hour
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the day‑to‑day operation of multi‑cylinder engine testbeds, ensuring safe, test‑ready rigs through routine test cell checks and the installation and validation of instrumentation and equipment.
* Support engineers with steady‑state, transient, emissions, calibration, and durability test activities.
* Perform first‑line diagnosis and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, rig, and measurement issues.
* Operate AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA, and related tools at an operational level to run test steps and verify channel integrity.
* Assist with hardware changes, including injectors, sensors, turbo components, exhaust parts, hoses, and fuel system items.
* Maintain testbed readiness while driving continuous improvements in rig uptime, palletisation efficiency, measurement reliability, and overall test execution.
* Support installation or commissioning of new rigs, instrumentation, facility upgrades, or measurement systems.
* Follow all APRL safety procedures for rotating machinery, hot surfaces, fuel handling, compressed gases, and electrical systems.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Hands on experience operating combustion engine testbeds in a development or durability environment.
* Understanding of engine fundamentals, including combustion, turbocharging, fuelling, emissions, cooling, and lubrication.
* Practical knowledge of UUT palletisation systems and repeatable engine mounting practices.
* Skilled in installing and checking instrumentation for temperature, pressure, emissions, and airflow systems.
* Familiar with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA for supporting test execution and basic troubleshooting.
* Able to diagnose rig issues, including sensor faults, wiring defects, leaks, vibration issues, and failures.
* Familiar with test procedures, engineering documentation, and safe working practices.
If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience required Apply Now
* Lead the day‑to‑day operation of multi‑cylinder engine testbeds, ensuring safe, test‑ready rigs through routine test cell checks and the installation and validation of instrumentation and equipment.
* Support engineers with steady‑state, transient, emissions, calibration, and durability test activities.
* Perform first‑line diagnosis and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, rig, and measurement issues.
* Operate AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA, and related tools at an operational level to run test steps and verify channel integrity.
* Assist with hardware changes, including injectors, sensors, turbo components, exhaust parts, hoses, and fuel system items.
* Maintain testbed readiness while driving continuous improvements in rig uptime, palletisation efficiency, measurement reliability, and overall test execution.
* Support installation or commissioning of new rigs, instrumentation, facility upgrades, or measurement systems.
* Follow all APRL safety procedures for rotating machinery, hot surfaces, fuel handling, compressed gases, and electrical systems.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Hands on experience operating combustion engine testbeds in a development or durability environment.
* Understanding of engine fundamentals, including combustion, turbocharging, fuelling, emissions, cooling, and lubrication.
* Practical knowledge of UUT palletisation systems and repeatable engine mounting practices.
* Skilled in installing and checking instrumentation for temperature, pressure, emissions, and airflow systems.
* Familiar with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA for supporting test execution and basic troubleshooting.
* Able to diagnose rig issues, including sensor faults, wiring defects, leaks, vibration issues, and failures.
* Familiar with test procedures, engineering documentation, and safe working practices.
If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience required Apply Now