Engine Test Technician Working Hrs: 6:45am – 4:30pm Monday - Thursday (37hrs) Stafford 12 Months ROLE PURPOSE AND OVERVIEW: Accountable for the delivery of customer engine build and test requirements Pre-rigging engines into modified gensets in preparation for test cell installation Instrumentation to engineering’s request including some fabrication work for boost, coolant and fuelling systems Data measurement, collection, provision of results, use of computerised test bed controls and data acquisition Assume ownership of test bed data quality, assist engineers in test methodology and interpretation of results Qualifications City Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in an automotive mechanical subject Equivalent qualifications accepted (IMechE accreditation) or higher (HNC/HND/B.Eng.) Time served technicians / operatives considered Skills A demonstrated knowledge of working on diesel or gas engine test programs Awareness of low voltage electrical systems associated with genset applications The ability to work to engineer’s instructions and carry out a range of test work, including fitting prototype parts to an engine and/or record and produce quality data is fundamental. Attention to detail with an aptitude to deliver first class quality and to strive for continuous improvement Aptitude and ability to absorb and learn new technologies continuously Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey/absorb technical information and to respond to complex situations Strong interpersonal skills, highly-motivated and able to work closely within the team environment Customer focussed, hands-on team player to assist others meet their goals. Able to work proactively on own imitative and support continuous improvement environment Proficient user of computer applications including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience Mechanical/electrical experience on diesel engines, stripping & rebuilding, along with a good automotive or off-highway mechanical background desirable Instrumentation experience including thermocouples, pressure transducers, flowmeters, emissions analysers, etc A good knowledge of engine test systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA) and test schedule writing Exposure to ECU controller software packages. Modification of engine electrical harnesses for a test cell environment