At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a hands-on team to operate and maintain emissions testing equipment.
- Company: Leading automotive testing facility focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety and quality.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the automotive industry while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience with vehicle testing and strong practical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
This role provides a hands-on opportunity to support the operation of the Environmental Chassis Emissions Dynamometer at the APRL facility. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will engage directly with engineers, academic partners, and third-party customers to deliver high-quality test operations across a range of propulsion and emissions programmes.
Reporting to the Test Preparation Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of chassis dyno testing activities. This includes vehicle check-in, inspection, preparation, and installation on the dynamometer, ensuring correct positioning, strapping, wheel alignment, and roller engagement. You will ensure vehicle readiness by verifying fuel levels, tyres, pressures, fluids, and calibration status, as well as confirming correct instrumentation setup prior to testing.
You will operate the dyno and drive tests in accordance with required standards, maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and repeatability. Post-test, you will support safe de-instrumentation, vehicle removal, and restoration of the dyno cell to a clean and ready state. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong practical understanding of vehicle testing and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards.
- Perform vehicle check-in, inspection, preparation, and check-out, ensuring readiness for testing, including verification of fuel levels, tyres, pressures, fluids, and calibration status.
- Confirm correct instrumentation setup and connections, ensuring data quality and readiness prior to test execution.
- Support post-test activities, including safe de-instrumentation, vehicle removal, and restoration of the dyno cell to a clean, safe, and operational state.
- Maintain the dyno facility in good working order, carrying out routine operational checks and supporting maintenance activities in collaboration with facility and service engineers.
Experience in chassis dynamometer or engine test facility operation, including vehicle installation, test execution, and post-test activities:
- Practical experience with vehicle preparation and instrumentation, including sensor setup, thermocouples, emissions measurement systems, and data acquisition.
- Familiarity with test control and data acquisition tools such as AVL (PUMA, CAMEO), ETAS INCA, or equivalent systems.
- Understanding of emissions testing procedures, including bag emissions systems (e.g. THC, CH₄ measurement), and initial data quality checks.
- Strong hands-on capability with mechanical systems, including vehicle handling, strapping, and dyno setup.
- Capability to support troubleshooting of test setups, basic facility issues, and instrumentation faults.
Test Engineer - Automotive (Permanent) in Coventry employer: Emotiv Technical Recruitment
As a Quality Resident Engineer in Derby, you will join a dynamic team that prioritises innovation and excellence in the automotive industry. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture, offering extensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression. With a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
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Emotiv Technical Recruitment Recruitment Team
