Powertrain Test Engineer

ALTEN
Coventry, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Data analysis
Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Python
Matlab

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)

About the company

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow's world-today. Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

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