Job Advert: Proving Test Technician
Location: Peterborough, UK
Hours: 37 per week
Travel: Up to 5% of the time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Proving Test Technician to join our team. This role is instrumental in supporting powertrain installation projects within off-highway machines. As part of the team in Global Engine Development (GED), you will work across mechanical and electrical aspects of powertrain integration, shake-down, and testing. The position is based at our Europe Research & Development Centre in Peterborough, UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Adhere to health and safety policies and safe working practices.
Follow documented standard work procedures for defect-free assembly of parts and components.
Work to engineers' instructions to install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into machines.
Operate various off-highway vehicles, including Hydraulic Excavators, Backhoe Loaders, Telehandlers, and Track Type Tractors.
Instrument powertrain installations with thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups, and other sensors.
Diagnose and resolve faults on powertrains and machinery.
Read and interpret engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic).
Manufacture parts using in-house machining, welding, fabrication, and electronics facilities.
Produce electrical looms to interface powertrains and machines.
Travel to off-site test and development facilities, both company-owned ...