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Date Added: Thu 24/07/2025

Test Engineer / Technician

Northampton, NN2, UK
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Company: ORIGINAL TALENT RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25000 - £45000/annum + company benefits - pension etc

ob 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 company 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.

* Trouble shoot 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 Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

* 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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