Engine Test Technician
Posted 08/04/2024 by Nexus Specialist Recruitment Limited
Position - Engine Test Technician - ATU Technician
Salary - £28,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Location - Kent
Job purpose
The position of Technician requires the need to support all facets of testing, across the Centre Of Excellence test facility, the facilities include Engine Test (Performance & Validation), Vehicle Test, Rig Test (Performance & Validation), Specialist Environmental rigs, NVH rigs and FIE (fuel injection equipment) build.
Key responsibilities
Duties will include, but are not limited to: -
Be part of the facility test Engine test, Rig test and specialist test facilities.
Initial setup of tests in terms of mechanical installation.
Support software and instrumentation setup and maintenance through the test process.
Maintenance of tests under test on the facility, planned interventions, servicing and repairs.
Test program editing.
Work in a safe manner observing safety protocols for the given area.
Work to the given processes (documented).
Maintain the product under test, first stage diagnostics.
Disassemble and build of product.
Product knowledge in terms of function.
General facility support.
Be a motivated team member.
What we’re looking for
Mandatory
Intermediate mechanical fitting skills
Basic knowledge of fuel injection system functionality
Basic Instrumentation set-up / operational skills
Basic data acquisition skills
Intermediate computer (MS office) skills
Basic test equipment programming – examples: (AVL Puma / National Instruments / editing skills)
Basic engine function understanding
Either or both: Basic rig function understanding / Basic engine test bed understanding
Good Communication skills
Basic RISK assessment skills
Desirable
Advanced mechanical fitting skills
Intermediate knowledge of fuel injection system functionality
Intermediate instrumentation set-up / operational skills
Intermediate data acquisition / manipulation skills
Advanced Computer (MS office) skills
Intermediate test equipment programming (AVL Puma / National Instruments) / editing skills
Intermediate engine function understanding
Intermediate rig function understanding
Intermediate engine test bed understanding
Coaching / training skills
Facility calibration skills
Basic problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE
Mandatory
Apprenticeship (Mechanical) or proven internal track record for internal applicants.
Apprenticeship in a supporting area (software / electronics).
Desirable
HNC or other Engineering qualification
Degree – Engineering biased
What we offer
27 days holiday + bank holidays
Long service holiday (if applicable)
Working hours are 37 each week (flexi hours are available)
Gym onsite
Dental plan
Pension Scheme
Onsite parking
Staff discount with selected retails + wellbeing platforms
Discounted gym membership at Roko
Subsidised canteen
Friendly working environment
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- 408527BW2a
- Job ID:
- 221432567
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