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Location: Stafford
Working Hours: 6:45am – 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday (37 hours/week)
Are you ready to work at the forefront of large engine development? Join a world-class testing and development facility where innovation drives progress and every day brings a new challenge.
We are looking for a skilled Engine Test Technician to support critical research and development work on cutting-edge diesel and gas engines, powering key applications across the globe.
About the Role:
You’ll be a vital part of a team that delivers high-performance testing solutions for industrial engines up to 2183kW. From engine builds and instrumentation to test execution and data interpretation, this is a hands-on role with real-world impact. You’ll work on both current product improvements and the next generation of power solutions, supporting performance, emissions, and durability testing.
What You’ll Do:
* Prepare and rig engines for test cell installation
* Fit, modify, and instrument engines to meet specific testing requirements
* Operate advanced test control systems and ensure data quality
* Collaborate with engineers to support method development and test analysis
* Troubleshoot and maintain engine systems and test setups
Who You’ll Work With:
* Development and Test Engineers
* Facilities Support Teams
* End-user and OEM customer representatives
What You Bring:
* City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in an automotive or mechanical discipline (or equivalent/higher)
* Solid hands-on experience with diesel or gas engines – stripping, rebuilding, modifying
* Familiarity with instrumentation: thermocouples, pressure sensors, emissions systems
* Knowledge of test bed control systems (DSG, Cadet, PUMA) and test schedule writing
* Electrical skills, including genset harness modifications and ECU tools exposure
* Meticulous attention to detail, a strong team ethic, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing and Engineering
* Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Engineering Services
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