Utaceram
Senior Engine Test Technician - ICE / Engines *Multiple Shift Patterns Available
Utaceram, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Company Description
UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.
As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of
Expertise, Innovation
and
Integrity
provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Job Description Reporting to – Supervisor – Engine Test
UTAC are recruiting for an Engine Test Technician to join the Engine Test Centre at our Millbrook site in Bedford.
The successful candidate will assist in the set-up and delivery of engine testing programs on a wide variety of testing from durability, through fuels and additive testing to research projects on prototype hardware. Ranging from downsized passenger car with a focus on economy and emissions through to high output units with performance focus and heavy duty, as well as crossing into Powertrain rig testing and Electrified driveline. Supported by the Engineering team and reporting to the Supervisor you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team with a single mutual goal.
As we broaden our work scope and customer portfolio, we are looking for passionate and driven Technicians to join and grow our team. Being a people focused business, we are open to applicants for various backgrounds, whether you come from a similar testing environment, an automotive background, a time‑served mechanic, an OEM or main dealer, we would like to hear from you.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead engine / test piece palletisation, installation and setup of instrumentation and support systems.
Validate basic engine running and associated fluid, fuel and boost conditioning systems in test cell environment
Be part of a team which contributes towards running customer test requirements in a test cell for specific customer development programs
Identify and diagnose unit faults, both mechanical and electrical, working with Engineering team to deliver effective solutions
Carry out servicing and hardware changes
Run the test cell using a combination of automated test cycles and manual operation leading into more complex tasks with support from Engineering teams
Take ownership of the test piece, equipment and hardware in the test cell (dependant on experience)
Liaise with supporting staff, Engineers, Supervisors and customers on a technical level
Continue and improve initiatives to reduce waste and optimise efficiency
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times
Qualifications Qualifications & Experience
Primarily factor to have experience in automotive and/or testing background
Experienced Technicians from OEM Dealerships welcomed
Experienced Petrochemical testing Technicians welcomed
Consideration given to time‑served mechanic / alternate backgrounds
Skills
Strong Health and Safety awareness and understanding
Excellent knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine fundamentals
Understanding of engine support systems
Proven experience working in a testing environment
or
hands‑on engine experience
Basic fabrication and mechanical skills
Automotive fault diagnostics / good systematic approach to general fault finding
Ability to work with minimum supervision and instruction following completion of probationary period
Willingness to take responsibility for own work and offer support to others
PC Skills
Experience in test automation software (AVL PUMA and/or Horiba STARS), indicating software (AVL Indicom, ETAS INCA), analysis software (AVL Concerto) preferred
Personal Behaviours
Interest in emerging technologies / engines / testing
Highly motivated with excellent teamwork ethics
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues
Punctual, organised, flexible and adaptable
Customer focussed / awareness of confidentiality
Professional attitude with a can‑do approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills, approachable
Excellent attention to detail
Other
Physically able to work in a laboratory/workshop environment
Flexibility to travel as and when required (minimal)
Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport)
Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
NOTE: This position is based on site
Additional Information For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes;
Life Cover
Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
Contributorypension schemes
Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
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The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.
As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of
Expertise, Innovation
and
Integrity
provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Job Description Reporting to – Supervisor – Engine Test
UTAC are recruiting for an Engine Test Technician to join the Engine Test Centre at our Millbrook site in Bedford.
The successful candidate will assist in the set-up and delivery of engine testing programs on a wide variety of testing from durability, through fuels and additive testing to research projects on prototype hardware. Ranging from downsized passenger car with a focus on economy and emissions through to high output units with performance focus and heavy duty, as well as crossing into Powertrain rig testing and Electrified driveline. Supported by the Engineering team and reporting to the Supervisor you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team with a single mutual goal.
As we broaden our work scope and customer portfolio, we are looking for passionate and driven Technicians to join and grow our team. Being a people focused business, we are open to applicants for various backgrounds, whether you come from a similar testing environment, an automotive background, a time‑served mechanic, an OEM or main dealer, we would like to hear from you.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead engine / test piece palletisation, installation and setup of instrumentation and support systems.
Validate basic engine running and associated fluid, fuel and boost conditioning systems in test cell environment
Be part of a team which contributes towards running customer test requirements in a test cell for specific customer development programs
Identify and diagnose unit faults, both mechanical and electrical, working with Engineering team to deliver effective solutions
Carry out servicing and hardware changes
Run the test cell using a combination of automated test cycles and manual operation leading into more complex tasks with support from Engineering teams
Take ownership of the test piece, equipment and hardware in the test cell (dependant on experience)
Liaise with supporting staff, Engineers, Supervisors and customers on a technical level
Continue and improve initiatives to reduce waste and optimise efficiency
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times
Qualifications Qualifications & Experience
Primarily factor to have experience in automotive and/or testing background
Experienced Technicians from OEM Dealerships welcomed
Experienced Petrochemical testing Technicians welcomed
Consideration given to time‑served mechanic / alternate backgrounds
Skills
Strong Health and Safety awareness and understanding
Excellent knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine fundamentals
Understanding of engine support systems
Proven experience working in a testing environment
or
hands‑on engine experience
Basic fabrication and mechanical skills
Automotive fault diagnostics / good systematic approach to general fault finding
Ability to work with minimum supervision and instruction following completion of probationary period
Willingness to take responsibility for own work and offer support to others
PC Skills
Experience in test automation software (AVL PUMA and/or Horiba STARS), indicating software (AVL Indicom, ETAS INCA), analysis software (AVL Concerto) preferred
Personal Behaviours
Interest in emerging technologies / engines / testing
Highly motivated with excellent teamwork ethics
Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues
Punctual, organised, flexible and adaptable
Customer focussed / awareness of confidentiality
Professional attitude with a can‑do approach
Good communication and interpersonal skills, approachable
Excellent attention to detail
Other
Physically able to work in a laboratory/workshop environment
Flexibility to travel as and when required (minimal)
Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport)
Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
NOTE: This position is based on site
Additional Information For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes;
Life Cover
Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
Contributorypension schemes
Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com
Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.
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