£30K/yr to £40K/yr
East Staffordshire, England
Permanent, Variable

Engine Tester mechanical

Posted by Shorterm Group.

Job Title: Test Cell Engineer (mechanical)

Location: Barton under Needwood

Hours: 44 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 6am to 4pm

Friday: 6am to 12pm

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Test Cell Engineer to perform testing and validation of Rail Engines, Transmissions, Powerpacks, and Cooler Groups. This role requires familiarity with engines and hydraulics ideally and a good understanding of computers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install and test production power products in test cells according to work instructions.
  • Ensure products meet testing requirements.
  • Record accurate data to ensure traceability.
  • Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation.
  • Develop testing requirements for future products.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
  • Liaise with production on technical issues as required.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and work effectively as part of a team.
  • Mentor trainees and apprentices when applicable.
  • Collect and provide feedback on failure data to Engineering.
  • Work overtime when required.

Background & Experience:

  • Intermediate/Advanced computer skills.
  • Experience in testing or a similar discipline.
  • Strong communication skills at all levels.
  • Mechanical bias with beneficial electrical understanding.

Qualifications/Education:

Engineering qualification or equivalent desirable but not essential.

Product training will be provided through mentoring.

Key Skills, Competencies, and Personal Attributes:

Self-motivated team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

Tenacious and resilient.

Collaborative and organized.