Powertrain Test Operator - Cranfield, United Kingdom - Techniche Global Ltd

Techniche Global Ltd

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Cranfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working with one of the UK's leading automotive manufacturers, this is an exciting opportunity for a Powertrain Test Cell Operator & Test Technician to work on a variety of prototype vehicles including Electric/Hybrid and Autonomous Vehicle projects.

Job Duration - 12 months rolling contract
39 core working hours Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1.20pm

Main responsibilities:

Preparation / build / maintenance of units under test (or components) and test cell equipment in line with local procedures and company Engineering Manuals.
Support Testing through operation of test cells to gather accurate, timely and quality test data / results.
Support Evaluation and concern identification including liaison with Test Engineer.
Test Cell operative (CP and AVL PUMA)
Calibration, Durability and Function Testing
Test Cell Calibration & Unit install
Test sequence writing + control parameter setup
Unit under test disassembly, assembly & maintenance
Test Instrumentation install & Setup
Bench fitting / fabrication.
Liaise with Test / Design engineers to conduct tests to company Standards and local procedures / evaluate test results.
Learn bespoke company systems required to fulfil role
Learn to work with next generation electric powertrains (including bench testing)
Develop problem solving skills (Diagnostics + systems methodical fault analysis)

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Experience of AVL PUMA / SIERRA CP or test bed / rig operating systems advantageous.
Ability to demonstrate strong methodical problemsolving / fault diagnosis
Instrumentation, test bed control techniques and with regards vehicle systems including use of manufacturer fault diagnosis tools ideal.
Previous experience with test bed data analysis tools such as ETAS, Combustion Analysis, Stress / Strain Measurement an advantage.

Experience within vehicle or component test environments is preferred but not essential