Electric Vehicle Powertrain NVH Test Technician

Electric Vehicle Powertrain Noise and Vibration (NVH) Test Technician Role:

• Installation and operation of electric drive units within a semi-anechoic test chamber
• Installation and removal of test measurement transducers including microphones, accelerometers, displacement probes and laser vibrometers
• Operation of a powertrain dynamometer system, to ensure safe, repeatable measurements of powertrain systems under operational loads.
• Removal and refitting of automotive vehicle components from both current production and prototype vehicles.
• General fabrication of test fixtures and ancillaries (Including welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, e.t.c.)
• Shared responsibility for the robust delivery of vehicle and powertrain test programmes, and the integrity of the recorded test data
• The role is highly practical in nature and comprises test cell, workshop, and occasional vehicle track testing activities.

• Vehicle Technician NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years automotive vehicle technician experience, gained within an automotive vehicle manufacturer, main dealer or independent garage workshop environment
• Specific automotive NVH testing experience is highly preferable but not essential
• Good practical engineering skills, and ability to demonstrate a through knowledge of the mechanical and electrical systems used in automotive vehicles
• Knowledge of, or training on the servicing and maintenance of HV hybrid/electric vehicles highly preferable (e.g. IMI EV Technician Level 2+), but not essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and other team members.
• Good PC Skills (Word, Excel, e.t.c.) are a distinct advantage
• Full UK driving licence (or transferable equivalent)
• Working visa or permission to work in the UK

The salary package for this role is negotiable, and is based on relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to join a successful, specialist automotive research development and testing company.