Powertrain Test Technician
INT202308-01
Powertrain Integration
Permanent
Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Full Time
Birmingham B37 7YG, UK
About the Role
Powertrain test technician at CAUK’s test house who will lead operation of engine, powertrain and vehicle test cells, installation, cell maintenance and development, testing and data collection and output. This role will encompass a wide variety of automotive vehicle and powertrain testing activities including power electronics and hydrogen fuel cell/ hydrogen ICE testing.
Requirements
Person Specification
At least 2 years experience of automotive engineering in a technical role is required, especially working with powertrains/vehicles. This could be from an engine test site or from vehicle work at automotive manufacturers or vehicle service centre. Previous experience of automotive power electronics and hydrogen would be beneficial. Maintenance and calibration of measurement equipment is desirable.
Education & Qualification
BTEC Level 3 or ONC, NQF level 3 or equivalent in a technical discipline (Essential)
Duties & Responsibilities
Accurate repeatable instrumentation fitment onto powertrains & vehicles
Installations of powertrain components into vehicles & test cells
Fault finding on the vehicle powertrain and test cell equipment
Operation of the engine and test cell both manually and using the automation system (Cadet V14 and AVL PUMA, INDICOM, ETAS INCA)
Obtaining test data and initial analysis and interpretation of test results
Leading testing activities and working closely with project teams.
Support hardware and software utilised for engine testing (e.g. emissions analysers, indicating equipment etc.)
Ownership of data output from test cells
Day-to-day maintenance and improvement of test cells
Fabrication, maintenance, and rebuilds to support project activities
Support calibration of test cells and hardware to improve test data quality
Contribute on advanced testing projects including vehicle projects
Other Features
Must be eligible to work in the UK