Details:
- Salary: £47,000 - Annum
- Location: Bedford Bedfordshire
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Senior Engine Test Engineer
Location: Bedford
Our client, who are a specialist automotive company based in Bedford, are looking for multiple Senior Engine Test Engineers to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidates will be expected to run a project with the support of a Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager. It is expected that the candidates will develop over time to become more autonomous and running more complex project work as customer demands change.
Responsibilities
Ensure all H&S and quality procedures have been adhered to.
To deliver engineering objectives set by the Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager.
Generate engine installation packs and schematics for accurate test bed setups.
Identify engine/test delivery faults and collaborate with others to find effective solutions.
Processing and validation of engine test data.
Analysing engine data and understanding correct trends and causes for concern.
Supporting colleagues as required to achieve wider goals.
Track project efficiency and maintain project related invoicing.
Devise and lead initiatives to reduce waste and optimise efficiency.
Take active part in regular customer update meetings
Act in accordance with the behaviours for company staff at all times.
Qualifications
Automotive/Mechanical Engineering HND, Degree.
Relevant experience of testbed operation will be considered in place of qualifications.Experience
2 years minimum experience in an automotive engineering discipline
Test bed experience in an automotive testing environment.
Excellent understanding of gasoline and diesel engine mechanical fundamentals.
Instrumentation experience (thermocouples, pressure transducers etc.).
Able to create test automation procedures/schedules with a view to maximise automated running
Working closely with customer engineering teams to establish and carry out test programs
Experience of a wide variety of engine types would be advantageous (Petrol, Diesel, High Performance, Heavy Duty, Alternative Fuels)Skills
Understanding of engine fundamentals and materials characteristics.
Appreciation of electrical and mechanical engine diagnostics.
Use of engine test cell equipment & software including engine dynos, instrumentation and calibration tools.
Experience and understanding of emissions measurement equipment would be advantageous.
Working knowledge and experience of AVL Puma, Horiba STARS and/or Kratzer PATools test automation systems. In depth knowledge of other automation systems would be considered.
Data interpretation, critique and presentation, using Excel and/or AVL Concerto.
Ability to write formal reports using company standard templates.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills.Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy