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Job Title: Senior Test Support Engineer
Location: Northampton
Salary: £65,000
Contract: Permanent
Our leading automotive manufacturing client are looking for a skilled Senior Test Support Engineer to join their team. In this hands-on role, you'll support day-to-day engineering operations and take charge of new equipment installations and facility upgrades. You'll utilize a wide range of engineering expertise to ensure the reliable and precise testing of internal combustion engines, test rigs, and related components.
Key Responsibilities – Senior Test Support Engineer
- Deliver engineered solutions to meet the company's engine testing requirements within set timelines.
- Support powertrain and component testing, particularly in the automotive sector.
- Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve issues with test equipment, and calibrate various transducers (pressure, temperature, torque, flow, humidity) for new and existing installations.
- Program the dyno control and logging systems with automated routines, logging, alarms, and PID control.
- Identify and address root causes of electrical, software, and mechanical issues with test rigs.
- Plan and oversee one or more facility upgrade projects, managing costs and timelines; oversee internal resources and external subcontractors as required.
- Identify, manage, and assess subcontractor services to enhance current equipment.
- Improve departmental capabilities by maintaining records and developing and implementing procedures.
- Provide regular progress and status updates to management.
- Mentor and share expertise with junior team members.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met in all activities.
- Support company compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 by following best practices and company policies.
Key Experience & Qualifications – Senior Test Support Engineer
- Solid understanding of internal combustion engines and engine testing methods.
- Proficient in specifying and setting up instrumentation systems, including temperature, pressure, vibration, and strain measurement, with a strong grasp of test bed control systems.
- Skilled in programming control loops, PID controllers, and automated testing routines.
- Experience planning and executing test facility upgrades, both small and large scale.
- Proven ability to work with and manage subcontractors effectively.
- Strong technical writing skills for creating specifications, procedures, and documentation.
- Programming skills (C or Visual Basic preferred).
- Knowledge of electronic and electrical circuit design.
- Passion for engineering and problem-solving, with excellent time management skills for both individual and team tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
Benefits – Senior Test Support Engineer
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Workplace pension.
- Occupational health and wellbeing support.
- Private medical insurance.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Digital GP service.
- Income protection.
- Life assurance.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted shopping, including active lifestyle discounts.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Hybrid working (dependent on role).
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.
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Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
