Engine Test Technician
2 days ago
Leicester
Our OEM Client based on the Warwick University campus in Coventry is searching for an Engine Test Technician to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £23.60 per hour. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the day-to-day operation of multi-cylinder engine testbeds, ensuring safe, test-ready rigs through routine test cell checks and the installation and validation of instrumentation and equipment., • Support engineers with steady-state, transient, emissions, calibration, and durability test activities., • Perform first-line diagnosis and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, rig, and measurement issues., • Operate AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA, and related tools at an operational level to run test steps and verify channel integrity., • Assist with hardware changes, including injectors, sensors, turbo components, exhaust parts, hoses, and fuel system items., • Maintain testbed readiness while driving continuous improvements in rig uptime, palletisation efficiency, measurement reliability, and overall test execution., • Support installation or commissioning of new rigs, instrumentation, facility upgrades, or measurement systems., • Follow all APRL safety procedures for rotating machinery, hot surfaces, fuel handling, compressed gases, and electrical systems. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: • Handson experience operating combustion engine testbeds in a development or durability environment., • Understanding of engine fundamentals, including combustion, turbocharging, fuelling, emissions, cooling, and lubrication., • Practical knowledge of UUT palletisation systems and repeatable engine mounting practices., • Skilled in installing and checking instrumentation for temperature, pressure, emissions, and airflow systems., • Familiar with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA for supporting test execution and basic troubleshooting., • Able to diagnose rig issues, including sensor faults, wiring defects, leaks, vibration issues, and failures., • Familiar with test procedures, engineering documentation, and safe working practices. JBRP1_UKTJ