Job Purpose:
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.
Person Specification:
- 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).
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 of job:
- Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
- Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
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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.
Person Specification:
- 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).
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 of job:
- Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
- Travel may be required but depends on project requirement
Privacy Notice
Changan UK R&D Centre is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. The personal information you provide during the recruitment process will only be processed for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For more information regarding how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy: Please click here
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes.
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