UTAC
Engine Test Technician - ICE / Engines
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UTAC Engine Test Technician Opportunity
UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events, and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture, and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea, and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.
As a group, we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities, and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of Expertise, Innovation, and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Job Description
Reporting to: Supervisor – Engine Test
Shift pattern: Days (08:00 - 16:30)
UTAC are recruiting for an Engine Test Technician to join the Engine Test Centre at our Millbrook site in Bedford.
The successful candidate will assist in the set-up and delivery of engine testing programs on a wide variety of testing from durability, through fuels and additive testing to research projects on prototype hardware. Ranging from downsized passenger car with a focus on economy and emissions through to high output units with performance focus and heavy duty, as well as crossing into Powertrain rig testing and Electrified driveline. Supported by the Engineering team and reporting to the Supervisor, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team with a single mutual goal.
As we broaden our work scope and customer portfolio, we are looking for passionate and driven Technicians to join and grow our team. Being a people-focused business, we are open to applicants from various backgrounds, whether you come from a similar testing environment, an automotive background, a time-served mechanic, an OEM, or main dealer, we would like to hear from you.
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Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute towards engine/test piece palletisation, installation, and setup of instrumentation and support systems.
- Validate basic engine running and associated fluid, fuel, and boost conditioning systems in a test cell environment.
- Be part of a team which contributes towards running customer test requirements in a test cell for specific customer development programs.
- Identify and diagnose unit faults, both mechanical and electrical, working with the Engineering team to deliver effective solutions.
- Carry out servicing and hardware changes.
- Run the test cell using a combination of automated test cycles and manual operation, leading into more complex tasks with support from Engineering teams.
- Take ownership of the test piece, equipment, and hardware in the test cell (dependant on experience).
- Liaise with supporting staff, Engineers, Supervisors, and customers on a technical level.
- Continue and improve initiatives to reduce waste and optimize efficiency.
- Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Primarily a factor to have experience in automotive and/or testing background.
- Experienced petrochemical testing Technicians welcomed.
- Formal automotive qualification/apprenticeship preferred but not essential.
- Experienced Technicians from OEM Dealerships welcomed.
- Consideration given to time-served mechanic/alternate backgrounds.
Skills
- Strong Health and Safety awareness and understanding.
- Good knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine fundamentals.
- Understanding of engine support systems.
- Proven experience working in a testing environment or hands-on engine experience.
- Basic fabrication and mechanical skills.
- Automotive fault diagnostics/good systematic approach to general fault finding.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and instruction following the completion of the probationary period.
- Willingness to take responsibility for own work and offer support to others.
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Personal Behaviours
- Interest in emerging technologies/engines/testing.
- Highly motivated with excellent teamwork ethics.
- Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues.
- Punctual, organised, flexible, and adaptable.
- Customer-focused/awareness of confidentiality.
- Professional attitude with a can-do approach.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, approachable.
- Excellent attention to detail.
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Other
- Physically able to work in a laboratory/workshop environment.
- Flexibility to travel as and when required (minimal).
- Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport).
- Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check.
- NOTE: This position is based on site.
Additional Information
For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy, and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us, you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK, this includes:
- Life Cover
- Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme.
- Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation, and Integrity.
- Healthcare cashback plans.
- Generous holiday benefits.
- Contributory pension schemes.
- Attractive family-friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
- Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com.
Important Notes
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
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