Propulsion Test Technician - Day Shift
Permanent - based on site in Bedford
Salary up to £42,000 (depending on experience) & generous benefits
The Propulsion Test Technician will be responsible for running Propulsion systems in a testbed environment and all associated aspects from set-up through test cell configuration, servicing, and running of both automated and manual sequences. The Technicians work will contribute towards successful completion of end-to-end customer test programmes on a variety of prototype units, from downsized units with a focus on economy and emissions through to high output units with performance focus. The Technicians role will be supported by the Engineering team.
Job responsibilities & duties of the Propulsion Test Technician
Contribute towards unit palletisation Installation and setup of instrumentation and test cell automation system configuration as required by Engineering team
Validate basic engine running and associated fluid and boost conditioning systems in test cell environment
Be part of a team which contributes towards running customer test requirements in a test cell for specific customer development programs
Identify and diagnose unit faults, both mechanical and electrical, working with Engineering team to deliver effective solutions
Carry out servicing and hardware changes
Run the test cell using a mix of automated test cycles and manual operation leading into more complex calibration tasks with support from E...