Job Description
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