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Senior Test Support Engineer

Omega Resource Group
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Northampton, West Northamptonshire NN5, England

Salary

£65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Senior Test Support Engineer is available in Northampton with a salary of £65,000.
  • Candidates should have a solid understanding of internal combustion engines and relevant testing methods, along with experience in programming control loops and automated testing routines.
  • The role involves supporting engineering operations, managing equipment installations, and overseeing facility upgrades.
  • Applicants are expected to have strong technical writing skills and the ability to manage subcontractor services effectively.
  • This is a permanent contract, and the ideal candidate should possess several years of relevant experience in the automotive sector.

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.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on (phone number removed) or send copy of your CV to (url removed)

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

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.

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