Test Engineer – Propulsion Systems in Northampton, Northamptonshire

Your Role & Resposibilities

This role is focused on supporting Propulsion test systems activities within Test Engineering.

Duties:

• Specify test equipment and design rigs for powertrain subsystems; engine, battery or motor to be installed in test facilities.
• Setup data acquisition systems (e.g. PUMA, CP CADET, Horiba STARS or National Instruments) for data collection and advise on best practice.
• Support troubleshooting activities within the test facility.
• Technical support and guidance to staff.
• Define, modify, and implement test processes.
• Provide wider technical support towards the delivery of test projects.
• Involved in company initiatives for future testing requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Proven background in propulsion system testing and associated facilities.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• IT literacy in MS Office applications is essential.
• Ability to influence the customer, senior management, and team members.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the field of powertrain engineering gained within an OEM or academic or consultancy environment.

Competencies:

• Strong professional credibility
• Positive and proactive approach
• High degree of professionalism and technical competence
• Good interpersonal skills
• Approachable and flexible
• Confident and involving decision maker.
• Creative and able to generate ideas to solve problems.
• Take ownership of problems and seek to successfully resolve them.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.