Powertrain Development Technician
PTD202605-01
Powertrain Development
Permanent
Competitive rate, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Full Time
Birmingham B37 7YG, UK
About the Role
Powertrain development/test technician at CAUK’s test house who will lead engine/powertrain build & instrumentation, test cell installation, cell maintenance/management and contribute to development engine/powertrain testing and data output. Technical assistance will also be required in other areas of advanced testing/development including both rig and vehicle work, e.g. electric drive unit and electric motor build, rigging and testing.
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years’ previous experience in automotive engineering in a technical role is required, especially working with powertrains/vehicles. This could be from a powertrain test site or from vehicle work at automotive manufacturers or vehicle service centre.
Experience of powertrain/engine build and instrumentation is essential.
Experience of engine/powertrain cell installation and test cell facilities is essential, e.g. rigging hardware, dyno and test cell facilities etc.
Working knowledge of engine and powertrain test cell operating systems is desirable (AVL PUMA 2 & Sierra CP CADET preferred).
Working knowledge of automotive calibration & data acquisition tools is beneficial (ETAS INCA/MDA preferred).
Duties & Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Measured engine and powertrain build for prototype testing
Accurate repeatable instrumentation fitment onto powertrains
Engine/powertrain fault diagnosis/finding and reporting (measured strips)
Installations of powertrain components into test cells
Management of CAUK’s test cells to ensure quality operation, e.g. daily checks, setting cell operating standards, identification of cell maintenance/calibration requirements
Management of test cell installation hardware and best operating practices, e.g. test cell pallets, wing-plate, prop-shafts
Desirable skills/responsibilities for the role include:
Operation of the engine and test cell both manually and using the automation system (Cadet V14 and AVL PUMA 2)
Obtaining test data and initial analysis and interpretation of test results
Cooperate in projects for improving test bed consistency and repeatability
Support hardware and software utilised for engine testing (e.g. emissions analysers, indicating equipment etc.)
Fabrication, maintenance, and rebuilds to support engine/powertrain testing
Contribute on advanced testing projects including vehicle projects
Other Features
Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
If you are selected for an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to inform the candidates who are not shortlisted or provide specific feedback.