Engine Test Technician

Engine Test Technician - Stafford
£32 - £35 ph FCSA Umbrella (inside IR35) / £22 - £25 paye
Long-term 12-24 mth min
Have you Previously Operated Engine Test Beds & able to read, understand & analyse engine data?
Have you worked doing this within either Automotive, Aerospace, Aircraft or Similar related industry
Would you like to work for a market leader in their field?
This is a role that could lead to progression within the business & many who have started in this role have progressed into lucrative engineering & development roles
If yes, please read on!
Role:
The successful candidate will join our Engineering team responsible for development of a range of engines & electro-mechanical devices.
Duties & responsibilities will include:

• Data analysis & data interpretation from dynamometer-based powertrain & power system testing & development.
• Gathering of data plus compiling of technical reports to convey test results.
• Engine control & calibration work.
• Dyno based engine fault & performance investigation & reporting.
• Engine control & calibration work.
• Production validation, performance, durability & development testing work

You should have the following qualifications, skills & experience:

• Excellent mechanical aptitude & skills, with a good understanding of engines or similar complex system & related systems.
• Mandatory skills in mechanical engineering fundamentals (preferably engines), assembly techniques and mechanical skills, ability to read engineering drawings,
• Knowledge of tolerances, limits and fits.
• Basic understanding and experience of measurement techniques using instrumentation would be advantageous.
• Time-served in an automotive / engineering apprenticeship or Honours Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with experience of working in a similar role / environment.
• Working knowledge of precision dynamometer processes & experience of dyno control systems would be an advantage but training will be provided.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines in a demanding environment and use of investigative techniques to identify and solve problems.
• Desire to learn new technologies.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc).

Very Long term ongoing contract opportunity, (at least 12 - 24 months), likely to be longer
Candidates from a aerospace, Aircraft test beds jigs or similar testing / data collection / data logging machinery would be considered
£32 - £35 ph (FCSA Umbrella This role is deemed inside IR35) £22 £25 paye
Please apply for further details

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