Calibration Engineer – Automotive Engine Testing (Contract)
Location: Milton Keynes - Onsite
Rate: up to £45 ph – outside IR35
Contract: 6 months initially
Start date: ASAP
An Automotive instrumentation business is looking for a hands on Calibration Engineer, ideally from an engine test or instrumentation test background to help develop and validate a new clean fuel engine measurement system.
This is a practical, workshop based role focused on instrumentation, experimental testing, and data analysis, working closely with a small engineering team.
The Role:
* Define and design test plans for a high precision engine measurement system
* Instrument test rigs (pressure sensors, fast-response thermocouples, DAQ)
* Execute manual testing and repeat historic tests
* Analyse data and report findings
* Recommend design and test improvements
* Potentially support transition from manual to automated testing
* Collaborate closely with other engineers
Skills required:
* Background in engine testing, instrumentation testing, or calibration
* Experience with instrumentation & data acquisition systems
* Strong understanding of pressure, temperature, flow, and high-speed events
* Confident working in a hands-on workshop role
* Strong maths and data analysis capability
* Experience with Python or MATLAB (highly desirable)
* LabVIEW experience (desirable)
Desirable:
* Experience with Clean Energy systems e.g. gaseous or hydrogen
* Exposure to test automation or model development
* Familiarity with experimental method development
A one stage interview can be quickly arranged.