Senior or Principal Facilities Engineer
09 March 2023
Reference :
INT202303
Categories :
Powertrain Integration Department
Location :
Birmingham
Contract Type :
Full Time
Posted :
09 March 2023
Description :
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Powertrain Test Facility – Team Leader, as a proven professional you will be required to deliver powertrain testing within a state-of-the–art Powertrain Test Centre.
Person Specification
- Degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent education.
- Not less than 10 years of experience in the field of Powertrain with OEM or Tier1 supplier or consultancy. Background in automotive analysis or development environment.
- Experience of working in a test facilities environment, engine, powertrain & vehicle test cells.
- Experience of working with and knowledge of both mechanical and electrical automotive systems.
- Knowledge of calibration of measurement equipment to UKAS standards.
- Experience in engine performance, economy & emissions.
- In depth knowledge of emissions measurement equipment: e.g. Horiba Mexa & AVL APC equipment.
- Expert knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition equipment.
- Experience of health and safety process management.
- Expert knowledge of software including Sierra CP Cadet, AVL Puma, Concerto & Indicom, ETAS INCA & MDA.
- Experience of managing projects, planning, executing, and undertaking responsibility for project activities (preferred).
- Experience working with automotive HV hybrid powertrains systems and components (desired).
- Experience of working with hydrogen fuel cell (desired).
- Ability to work in a team environment with respect to timing.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.
- Ability to overcome cultural barriers.
- A degree of flexibility and a willingness to travel abroad for short periods of time.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the day-to-day testing activities of the CAUK Powertrain Test Centre.
- Work with others to improve the test consistency and repeatability.
- Technical support of testing activities.
- Lead the road map for Powertrain Test Centre facility upgrade to support automotive business transformation.
- Responsible for the commissioning of new facilities & infrastructure within the Powertrain Test Centre.
- Preventative maintenance and calibration of test cell and associated equipment.
- Grow & develop skills and knowledge in the area of automotive testing methodology as needed based on new requirements, either testing methods or new technologies.
- Work with the Department Manager in the preparation of budgets associated with the test cells.
- Provide in house training to other staff in areas of expertise.
- Support CAUK cross-department capability initiatives if required.
Other Features of Job
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Package :
Competitive salary package, negotiable dependant on experience / qualifications.
Salary :
Competitive salary package, negotiable dependant on experience / qualifications.