Cosworth
Engine Test Technician
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Job Description:
Our Engine Test Technicians are responsible for carrying out tests on complete engines or sub-assemblies, also rigging and maintaining the test hardware. Engine Test Technicians are also responsible for operation and programming of automated test equipment, in accordance with Cosworth standards and practices.
The Role:
- Fitting, removing and operation of engines (part or whole) onto dynamometers or motor rigs.
- Fitting and set up of instrumentation onto test pieces.
- Operation, maintenance, and calibration of common test bed equipment.
- Able to run dynos and rigs control systems in test both manual and automatic modes.
- Be able to change testbed control system variables at engineers direction.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising that prevent test work progressing.
- Have familiarity with at least one engine ECU software.
- Assist dyno engineering with test bed conversions/upgrades as required.
- Maintain paperwork for tracking, lifting, fault database, maintenance sheets, and process measurements/checks.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.
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- Previous experience working in an engine test environment.
- Manual dexterity.
- A customer focused approach.
- Apply structural logical approach to work, working in a clean organised manner.
- Excellent time management and planning skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Confident and clear communication; verbal and written.
- Good understanding of internal combustion engines and engine test methodologies.
- BTEC, ONC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
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