Tuesday 7 June 2011

Test Systems Engineer - Northampton - £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Pension + PHC (JSK-99651)

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Test Systems Engineer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Pension + PHC

This company leads the world in integrated engine and powertrain solutions from clean sheet design concept through castings, manufacture and vehicle installation to calibration, onboard diagnostics and telemetry.

They are looking to appoint a Test Systems Engineer who will be responsible for the Test facility rig development and support any electronic design required for test equipment. Further responsibility will be to support the development of test control systems and test automation systems. Also to be responsible for the support of test processes on current and future test bed installations and for the development of Engine test automated mapping (ICAM) and Simulated Vehicle emission software and testing on transient engine dynamometer (TVSIM).

Duties incude:

  • Review and investigate testbed concerns
  • Investigate and establish the root cause of problems arising on any of the testbeds/rigs, and draw up plans for testbed upgrades required to address these in a comprehensive and cost effective manner.
  • Specify, in conjunction with the Test Group, a minimum standard of measurement ability acceptable for the CT test beds
  • 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 investigate and implement best practice for the current equipment installed in the testbeds
  • Investigate, support and resolve operating software issues and resolve using in house tools or external suppliers
  • Assist with the development of electronic systems
  • Assist in investigating testbed problems that arise during the course of testing
  • To support the development and implementation of an effective continuous improvement strategy
  • Monitor the effectiveness of current equipment and assist in developing a suitable preventative maintenance program

    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

    Competencies
  • Good problem solving skills are essential
  • The ability to approach new technical challenges with an open mind
  • Ability to lead technical arguments constructively, and provide sound justification for proposed actions/solution
  • Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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