Senior/Principal Facilities Engineer
il y a 4 jours
Birmingham
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., • At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering test facility environment, • Background in automotive and powertrain test and 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., • 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., • Knowledge of AVL and Sierra CP test hardware and software including Sierra CP Cadet, AVL Puma, Concerto & Indicom, ETAS INCA, • Experience of managing projects, planning, executing, and undertaking responsibility for project activities (preferred)., • Experience working with automotive HV hybrid powertrains systems and components (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. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Day to day running of the test facility including repair and regular maintenance tasks, • Calibration and maintenance of test equipment, • Organising site maintenance tasks, • Contracts and contractor organisation, • Technical support of test requirements and testing, • Project management of both facility development projects and testing projects, • Development of road map for Powertrain Test Centre facility upgrade to support automotive business transformation. Including Powertrain, Vehicle dynamics, Electric drive systems and Intelligent software, • Commissioning of new facilities & infrastructure within the Test Centre., • Support vehicle testing activities, • Support sales company engineering activities, • 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 Package · Competitive salary package, negotiable dependant on experience / qualifications