Automotive Engineer

5 days ago

Preston UK, Lancashire, United Kingdom Seismic Recruitment Full time

Automotive Engineer

Permanent, salary: up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Based on site in Leyland, Preston

40 hours a week (Mon – Fri, 08.00 – 16.30)

Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme, Life Cover, healthcare cashback plans + more available


Are you passionate about testing and helping to develop the next generation of driveline products for a range of applications, including Electric Vehicles? Would you like to develop sought after Driveline/EDU test skills?


We’re looking for a Test Engineer to specialise in Driveline/EDU and join a leading Automotive Test facility. The successful Test Engineer will join a Company offering customisable vehicle testing solutions, which include; proving grounds and laboratories for vehicle engineering and homologation for transport, agricultural and defence industries (amongst others). Personality really will go a long way in this instance, if you’re positive, keen and willing to learn – this could be the role for you


What would the Automotive Test Engineer do?

  • Your core focus will be on Driveline & EDU testing. The work’s varied, covering durability to efficiency mapping + performance testing, on electrified & conventional driveline products
  • Testing is carried out in established and bespoke drive cycles for customers including premium OEMs and Tier-1s from the automotive, motorsport & commercial vehicle markets
  • You will be actively involved in all aspects of the test program life cycle, working closely with customers and in-house engineer and technician teams
  • Competently deliver tests, review and analyse logged data, and validate the test results
  • Project tasks will include Fixture design, equipment installation, test bed control system setup, test execution, data processing and reporting.


What skills and experience will the Automotive Test Engineer need?

  • A degree or equivalent experience in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic)
  • An interest and passion in progressing your career in Driveline test and development, including HV electric machines (essential)
  • Test bed control system(s) and CAN communications (preferred)
  • CAD (preferred)
  • Instrumentation and data acquisition (preferred)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Flexibility to travel as and when required


This advert represents a summary of the full role description. To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

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