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Form of workEngine Test Technician - Stafford£25 – 26 ph FCSA Umbrella / £18-£19 payeLongterm – 12-24 mth minHave you Previously Operated Engine Test Beds or are highly skilled in stripping and rebuilding engines?Would you like to work for a market leader in their field?This is a role that could lead to progression within the business & many who have started in this role have progressed into lucrative engineering & development rolesIf yes, please read on!Role:The successful candidate will join our Engineering team responsible for test & development of a range of engines & electro-mechanical devices.Duties & responsibilities will include: * Hands-on, dynamometer-based powertrain & power system testing & development. * Rig and de-rig of engines to test beds. * Gathering of data plus compiling of technical reports to convey test results. * Engine control & calibration work. * Dyno based engine fault & performance investigation & reporting. * Engine control & calibration work. * Production validation, performance, durability & development testing workYou should have the following qualifications, skills & experience: * Excellent mechanical aptitude & skills, with a good understanding of IC engines & related systems. * Mandatory skills in mechanical engineering fundamentals (preferably engines), assembly techniques and mechanical skills, ability to read engineering drawings, * Knowledge of tolerances, limits and fits. * Basic understanding and experience of measurement techniques using instrumentation would be advantageous. * Time-served in an automotive / engineering apprenticeship or Honours Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with experience of working in a similar role / environment. * Working knowledge of precision dynamometer processes & experience of dyno control systems would be an advantage but training will be provided. * Experience of working to tight deadlines in a demanding environment and use of investigative techniques to identify and solve problems. * Desire to learn new technologies. * Good written & verbal communication skills. * Proficiency with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc).Very Long term ongoing contract opportunity, (at least 12 - 24 months), likely to be longerCandidates from a aerospace, Aircraft test beds jigs or similar testing / data collection / data logging machinery would be considered£28 - 29 ph (FCSA Umbrella – This role is deemed inside IR35) £21 - £22 payePlease apply for further details
