Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer

Employer: Precision People

Location: Not Specified, United Kingdom

Salary: Company Car, Bonus, 33 Days Holiday

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference Number: 23643_224041331

Job Details

Mechanical Test Engineer – Vehicle Applications and Technical Support, Bristol BS16 – 50% Field-Based, Up to £47k per annum. Bonus, 33 Days Holiday, Enhanced Pension Excellent Benefits Package.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to use your technical engineering knowledge and move into an Application or System Test Engineering role within the Automotive industry? If so, read on!

This is a great opportunity for an intelligent and analytical mechanical engineer, based out of the Bristol office and travelling to customers UK-wide. Commutable from Gloucester, Swindon, Bath and Cheltenham.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team travelling to support UK-based OE vehicle manufacturers with the integration and application of systems for commercial vehicles.
• Support to customers covers all phases of a project from the initial conception with the customer, through application, testing and finally with support with field issues.
• The application tests involve testing a wide range of systems on a vehicle, either at customer premises or at a suitable test track facility.
• The product range to be supported is mainly pneumatic based, but with a high level of electronic control – this includes air compressor, air treatment, brake controllers, foundation brake, leveling control and advanced driver assistance systems.
• The role will require answering technical enquiries from the customer, planning and conducting test activities, technical report writing and follow-up of any issues with the customer.
• This is an interesting and varied job role which will suit someone who is happy with a mix of hands-on/off work.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Applications Engineer, Development Engineer, System Test Engineer, or similar.
• An electrical or mechanical engineering degree.
• Industry experience is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of vehicle CAN (Controller Area Network) is desirable (J1939 an advantage).
• CANalyzer knowledge is also preferable.
• Good analytical skills to review data quickly during test work and adapt test plans accordingly.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• People skills – ability to interact clearly with customers on a technical level and communicate with multiple teams in different global locations.
• Self-motivated, self-prioritising, flexible working approach.
• Strong IT Skills and use of diagnostic software to control and update electronic control units.

Benefits Package

• Salary: Up to £47k per annum
• Annual Bonus of up to £850
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car, phone, laptop and expenses
• Private health insurance for employees, spouse and dependants
• Group Income Protection scheme covering critical illness at 50% of pay, subject to 2 years’ qualification period
• Group Self-Invested Pension Plan with contributions up to 12% (employer 7% / employee 5% gross)
• Group Life Assurance at 3.5x annual salary
• Sick pay for certified sickness, subject to length of service in line with company policy

How to Apply

Interested? To apply for this Applications Test Engineer position, here are your two options: 1. “This is the job for me! When can I start?” – Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson (phone number removed) between 8.30am – 5.30pm.

2. “I think I’m right for this position, but I’m not sure I have enough to get an interview” – Click “apply now” so I can read your CV and let you know.

Note: This description is for a Mechanical Test Engineer role with Precision People and includes details on responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits.