Applus IDIADA - Brakes Test Engineer, Dynamometer

United Kingdom - Nuneaton

Brakes Test Engineer, Dynamometer

Job Profile Summary

Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom Closing Date: TBC  Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. In the UK we have three offices, Cambridge (electronics), Nuneaton (brake testing, sales and CAE) and Warwick (homologation).

IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.

To support the continuing expansion of IDIADA activities in the UK, we are seeking a Brakes test engineer to join the Brakes team.

This role will be based in Nuneaton.

Responsibilities

Leading the complete testing project execution, including:

• Discussion and confirmation of technical requirements with the customer up to proposal release

• Test project planning and coordination within the team/customer

• Test sample preparation and instrumentation

• Test preparation, operation and data acquisition set-up

• Test execution according to the defined procedures and specifications

• Test data analysis, validation and reporting

• Supporting the execution of facilities upgrades/improvements/maintenance

• Provide training and supervision to new and existing team members

• To flexibly support other related activities as required by the business, i.e. business development, etc.

Desired profile

• Engineering degree or equivalent preferably in mechanics or automotive

• Relevant experience in automotive brakes testing. Experience in dynamometer testing is an asset

• Fair understanding of mechanical, electrical and electronic principles

• Advanced user level in office applications and IT systems. Knowledge in NI

• Diadem software knowledge/experience is an asset

• Proactive and thorough hands-on engineer able to work efficiently within the team and alone

• Strong quality and customer orientation mindset

• Availability to travel

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary package

• Annual performance related bonus

• Full induction plan and training

• Career path opportunity

• Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplined and highly skilled team

• Opportunities for worldwide travel

• Discounted language courses

• 25 days paid annual leave

• Pension scheme