This role will be focused on operating and maintaining dynamometer test systems for the development and validation testing of electrified powertrain systems (drive units, gearboxes). The Dyno Technician will work closely with Powertrain Test Engineers to install, configure and maintain test properties across a variety of complex powertrain test equipment in order to execute and monitor testing to requirements specified by Powertrain Validation engineers. Supported by the rest of the engineering team, you will be responsible for performing first-line troubleshooting of any operational issues encountered on test and take ownership of delivering high-quality test data to support high-level Test & Validation plans for the products.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain large dynamometers (for vehicle and powertrain system level testing)
• Select and install instrumentation needed to collect response data from the product during testing (accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure gauges, thermocouples, thermistors, hygrometers, voltage drop sense leads, etc.)
• Build and setup test rigs/dynos for mechanical and/or electrical tests together with Powertrain, NVH, and Thermal engineering teams
• Perform routine maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Take an active part in Environmental Heath & Safety within the laboratory environment, contributing to Risk Assessments and ensuring a safe work environment
• Support Validation Engineers to perform upgrades and modifications to Systems Under Test
• Perform the first line of fault finding for operational issues which arise on System Under Test
• Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle's electrical/mechanical/software systems
• Support Test Engineers to achieve test plans and test equipment upgrade projects
• Document and communicate findings through processes and systems, taking ownership of early escalation where appropriate
• Generate and take ownership of process documentation for test rigs and associated test equipment
• Provide feedback, create and implement processes and suggestions to new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes.