Test Support Engineer (24/7) - Project One

You will utilise your engineering expertise and skills to provide support to our Automotive Project One programme and Hybrid Technical Centre’s Test Facilities. Your core responsibility will be to provide fast and effective resolution to issues and contribute to the continual enhancement of world leading Testing facilities.

Job no: 492286
Work type: Permanent
Location: Brixworth
Department: Test

If you're successful in this role, you'll…

  • Effectively provide first line technical fault knowledge and support for all the test facilities
  • Resolve and provide key solutions on electrical, mechanical and control issues that could arise with the breakdown of any engine, rig or battery test facility
  • Take accountability and resolve issues that may arise include problems with fluid conditioning systems (oil, water & fuel), electrical wiring issues, breakers, resets and software reconfigure on all ‘Testbed’ automation systems
  • Make decisive judgements on time sensitive and critical operational solutions by collaborating with the wider test teams, stakeholders and external suppliers
  • Support/lead Automation and Control System Project work i.e. new configuration for the Testbed control systems for a new test process (typically using/in the PUMA environment) or assisting in the design and implementation of a new test rig.

Therefore we need you to…

Be skilled at…

  • Using a wide variety of electrical, mechanical and software aspects of test facilities
  • Using PUMA 1.3/1.5 automation system operations and configuration

Have experience of…

  • Working with engine and rig test facilities
  • Management of Testbed automation and control
  • Electrical wiring and fault finding
  • Working in a high-class test environment with familiarity around Engine & Rig Test Beds

Demonstrate knowledge of…

  • The function and performance of F1 powertrain systems and components

Hold these qualifications…

  • Degree educated in a relevant engineering subject or an ability to demonstrate a high standard of Engineering experience and capability in the application of technology in a Test environment

Be…

  • A decisive thinker – able to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make accurate decisions.
  • Driven to deliver – demonstrate determination, resourcefulness and purpose to deliver the best for the organisation.
  • Curious – is future focussed, inquisitive and open minded, while seeking out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the team.
  • Self-Motivated – has clarity on clear development path, forthright with ideas which can then be applied with rigorous enthusiasm.

In return you’ll get the chance to be part of a team with some of the best in the world, at a state of the art facility, with a very real chance to make history.

We look forward to meeting you!