Dyno Methodology

As a Methodology & Test Engineer with a leading global powertrain company, you will play a vital role in a state-of-the-art powertrain testing facility, supporting the test field in writing the test automation, trouble shooting and validating the tests onrig. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will interact with internal/external customers on requirements capture and test delivery coordination.

Our client is the world's largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Definition and development of methods, processes and tools for ensuring highly efficient testing on various powertrain testbeds
- Take responsibility for the "unit-under-test" from installation and setup through to assessing its condition after testing is complete
- Managing delivery of rig tests and present the results in customer meetings
- Develop automated test programmes
- Actively support the team in both technical and methodological areas
- Ensure the testbeds are able to operate efficiently and deliver high quality results
- Act as a focal point for test automation support and advice

Your Profile:
Essential:

- Degree qualified, or working towards B.Sc. / M.Eng. level in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical)
- Experience in Powertrain, engine, EV components testing i.e., Inverter eDrive, DC-DC,
- Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and powertrain architecture beneficial and test rig infrastructure (fuelling, coolant, air supply etc);
- Developing creative and unconventional ideas ("thinking outside the box")
- Team spirit, creativity, sense of responsibility
- Identifying faults and initiating the necessary measures to solve them
- Ability to work independently and reliably

Preferable:

- Development or engine control/calibration desirable
- Experience with programming languages like Python/C/C#

Package:

- £38k annual salary
- Company contributory pension scheme
- PMI + cashplan
- Life assurance (3x annual salary)
- Professional memberships (e.g. IMechE)
- Internal and external training
- 22 days holiday increasing by 1 day a year to a max. of 28 days (unless stated otherwise)
- Bike to work scheme