Contract Test Technician

Overview

Install, commission and run engine/driveline test programs on dyno rigs

Key Responsibilities

• team coordination
• engine testing
• dyno testing
• test programs

Tasks

-Liaise with technicians, engineers and managers working on test programs -Conduct engine testing on engine dyno and or chassis dyno

Requirements

• stars
• mexa
• inca
• lathe
• mechanical fitting
• health & safety

What You Bring

-Thorough understanding of and adherence to strict health and safety standards. -Fit transmissions, adaptors and driveline components to test rigs or engines on dyno test cells -Competent in using workshop equipment (e.g. lathe, milling machine, pillar drill, welder) with sound metalworking skills. -Experience in engine testing on dynamometers and familiarity with engine test equipment and software (e.g. STARS, MEXA, Indi, INCA). -Flexible and proactive approach, able to undertake unfamiliar tasks with minimal supervision. -Experience of instrumentation and logging systems. -Experience of test bed calibration processes. -Willingness to work off-site for short periods, including at other Ricardo or customer locations in the UK and overseas. -Strong team player with the ability to integrate and collaborate effectively within small technical teams. -Experience of test rig controls systems – N.I./DSG/STARS. -Basic understanding of test data, with the ability to interpret results and communicate findings effectively to engineers. -Strong mechanical fitting skills with hands-on experience in rotating machinery such as test rigs, transmissions, axles, and engines. -Basic engine test data analysis and fault diagnostics -Knowledge of engine development, validation, and test (DVT) procedures. -Proven ability to build, strip, and assemble transmissions, engines, or other complex mechanical systems.

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About Ricardo Plc

-Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse. -Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy. -Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment. -Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments. -Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation. -Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.

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