Powertrain Development Technician

Powertrain development/test technician at CAUK’s test house who will lead engine/powertrain build & instrumentation, test cell installation, cell maintenance/management and contribute to development engine/powertrain testing and data output. Technical assistance will also be required in other areas of advanced testing/development including both rig and vehicle work, e.g. electric drive unit and electric motor build, rigging and testing.

• A minimum of 5 years’ previous experience in automotive engineering in a technical role is required, especially working with powertrains/vehicles. This could be from a powertrain test site or from vehicle work at automotive manufacturers or vehicle service centre.
• Experience of powertrain/engine build and instrumentation is essential.
• Experience of engine/powertrain cell installation and test cell facilities is essential, e.g. rigging hardware, dyno and test cell facilities etc.
• Working knowledge of engine and powertrain test cell operating systems is desirable (AVL PUMA 2 & Sierra CP CADET preferred).
• Working knowledge of automotive calibration & data acquisition tools is beneficial (ETAS INCA/MDA preferred).

• Measured engine and powertrain build for prototype testing
• Accurate repeatable instrumentation fitment onto powertrains
• Engine/powertrain fault diagnosis/finding and reporting (measured strips)
• Installations of powertrain components into test cells
• Management of CAUK’s test cells to ensure quality operation, e.g. daily checks, setting cell operating standards, identification of cell maintenance/calibration requirements
• Management of test cell installation hardware and best operating practices, e.g. test cell pallets, wing-plate, prop-shafts

• Operation of the engine and test cell both manually and using the automation system (Cadet V14 and AVL PUMA
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• Obtaining test data and initial analysis and interpretation of test results
• Cooperate in projects for improving test bed consistency and repeatability
• Support hardware and software utilised for engine testing (e.g. emissions analysers, indicating equipment etc.)
• Fabrication, maintenance, and rebuilds to support engine/powertrain testing
• Contribute on advanced testing projects including vehicle projects

• Primary location will be at Birmingham Business Park
• Travel may be required but depends on project requirement