Test Rig Engineer

Test Rig Engineer
Location: Woking (onsite)
Shift: Days – 40 hours
Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Role

The Test Rig Engineer will play a key role within the Vehicle Development team, working on-site in Woking five days a week. This hands-on position involves defining and executing tests using factory-based servo-hydraulic test rigs to support multiple vehicle projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Test Rig Engineer

• Plan and select appropriate equipment to perform required tests, collaborating with engineers and technicians to determine the optimal approach.
• Maintain accurate records of test set-up configurations and recorded data.
• Define and execute a variety of tests, including fatigue, prototype component, and material tests.
• Schedule and manage workloads across multiple vehicle projects, balancing conflicting demands.
• Ensure test data safety through proper backup, synchronisation, and sharing protocols, and maintain software updates and configurations.

Education

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Demonstrable broad knowledge of servo-hydraulic actuators and their control systems.
• Extensive hands-on experience operating hydraulic actuators in a test and development environment. Familiarity with MTS equipment and control software is advantageous.
• Ability to develop and create tests for new technologies where no existing standards apply.
• In-depth technical knowledge to support new technologies, engineering design development, and problem resolution.
• Understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Proficient in IT, with strong competency across multiple software packages and platforms.

Personal Attributes

• Energetic, driven, and goal-oriented, with a passion for delivering challenging projects on time while maintaining innovation and customer focus.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on customer needs.
• Confident and engaging communicator, capable of interacting at all organisational levels.
• Flexible regarding working hours and travel requirements.
• Adaptable and decisive, with strong initiative and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

To Apply
If you’re passionate about engineering and eager to take on a hands-on role as a Test Rig Engineer, apply now with your CV. Should you be successfully shortlisted, a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.