Test Systems Engineer

Benefits:Pension, BUPA Healthcare, 25 Days Holiday plus 8 stat, Flexitime

Commutable From:
Northampton, Wellingborough, Rushden, Kettering, Bedford, Daventry, Corby, Northamptonshire

Experience:
Control Systems, Engine/Powertrain

One of the Worlds Leading Suppliers of Engine Components are currently looking for a Test Systems Engineer to join their successful team in Northamptonshire.

The Role
-To review and investigate testbed concerns.
-Responsibility will also extend to investigating and establishing the root cause of problems arising on any of the testbeds/rigs, and drawing up plans for testbed upgrades required to address these in a comprehensive and cost effective manner.
-To specify, in conjunction with the Test Group, a minimum standard of measurement ability acceptable for the CT test beds.
-To work with the Test Facility Senior Principal Engineer to improve the technical capability of the Test Facility and present this to other relevant departments via the Test Group.
-To work with the testbed Design team in specifying and commissioning new pieces of equipment.
-To investigate and implement best practice for the current equipment installed in the testbeds.
-To investigate, support and resolve operating software issues and resolve using in house tools or external suppliers.
-To assist with the development of electronic systems.
-To assist in investigating testbed problems that arises during the course of testing.
-To advise the test-bed planners and projects on the suitability of the facilities available for specific testing.
-To highlight areas where equipment is inadequate for the current project requirements.
-To support the development and implementation of an effective continuous improvement strategy.
-To monitor the effectiveness of current equipment and assist in developing a suitable preventative maintenance program
-To investigate and assess new equipment/measuring techniques as these become available.
-To produce appropriate working procedures on new equipment/installation.
-To work with the H&S advisor to maintain safe working practices.
-Responsible for assessing current testbed performance and data quality, and comparing this to Project and Departmental requirements, and be responsible for defining the required technical specifications of testbed systems.
-Educate and encourage best use of the Departmental equipment.

The Person

QUALIFICATIONS
-HND Required
-Degree is desirable

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
-Self motivated, ability to communicate effectively and work with others in a team.
-Team player with the ability to communicate at all levels.
-At least 3 years experience of Engine Test bed systems.
-Experience of equipment commissioning processes.
-An understanding of fluid dynamics.
-A sound knowledge of engine emissions control technology.
-A working knowledge of engine test control systems and software would be an advantage.
-Good technical competence in conducting experiments.
-Understanding of PID tuning, and basic Control Engineering principals would be advantageous.
-Understanding of instrumentation equipment to support investigation of installations.

M-Tec Recruitment are a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive and General Engineering sectors.

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Established in 2001, M-Tec Recruitment has developed a reputation as one of the industries leading suppliers of permanent and contract recruitment jobs into the automotive, aerospace, engineering, electronics, rail and manufacturing sectors for some of the markets leading organisations.