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
Aminimumof5years’previousexperienceinautomotiveengineeringinatechnicalroleisrequired,especiallyworkingwithpowertrains/vehicles.Thiscouldbefromapowertraintestsiteorfromvehicleworkatautomotivemanufacturersorvehicleservicecentre.
Experienceofengine/powertraincellinstallationandtestcellfacilitiesisessential,e.g.rigginghardware,dynoandtestcellfacilitiesetc.
Workingknowledgeofengineandpowertraintestcelloperatingsystemsisdesirable(AVLPUMA2&SierraCPCADETpreferred).
Workingknowledgeofautomotivecalibration&dataacquisitiontoolsisbeneficial(ETASINCA/MDApreferred).
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
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