Powertrain Test Engineer
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Job description
As a Powertrain Test Engineer, you will join our Gaydon team to support our activities within the automotive engineering sector, * Support engine and EDU/E-machine test cell activities and validation programmes
- Investigate and resolve technical issues through structured problem-solving approaches
- Conduct data analysis and support test result interpretation
- Assist in delivering testing aligned to regulatory and homologation requirements, We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
Requirements
Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Six Sigma?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Strong technical understanding of engine and EDU/E-machine test cells and equipment
- Knowledge of engine and EDU/E-machine components, attributes, and control strategies
- Proficiency in ETAS INCA software
- Proven experience in issue resolution and structured problem solving
- Full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points, * A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Experience working within powertrain testing or validation environments
- Familiarity with automotive engineering processes and standards
Desirable Skills:
- Experience delivering Type Approval tests for engines and EDU power systems
- Understanding of UN ECE R85 and GB/T 18488 regulations
- Experience with broader powertrain homologation requirements
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Concerto)
- Knowledge of FMEA, Six Sigma, 8D, or similar methodologies
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programme
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Tech scheme, We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)