Role & seniority

Senior Test Development Engineer

Stack / tools

Dynamometer and rig-based engine tests; instrumentation specification; test planning, automation, data logging
Test data analysis, reporting; test procedure design; SOP maintenance
Fault tree analysis / FMEA; hands-on test equipment build/support

Top 3 responsibilities

Lead and deliver sizeable test packages; manage external test resources; mentor junior engineers
Write, design and define mechanical test procedures to validate engine/propulsion systems
Set up test rigs, specify instrumentation, plan tests, analyze data, and issue reports with recommendations

Must-have skills

Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Strong test & development experience across powertrain, hydrogen/diesel/gasoline engines, propulsion systems, or related heavy rotating equipment
Practical, hands-on mindset; ability to design tests, prepare specifications, analyze data, and produce reports
Experience in designing dynamometer/rig tests, instrumentation, test automation, and data logging
Analytical with problem-solving capability (fault analysis, FMEA)

Nice-to-haves

Prior work in product development environments
Broad exposure to hydrogen, diesel, gasoline engines or similar systems
Experience building/testing equipment and supporting experiments; familiarity with NVH, lubrication, cooling, or valve train systems

Location & work type

Derbyshire, UK (commutable from Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Utt

Full Description

Senior Test Development Engineer Derbyshire £50-60,000 + benefits

This Senior Mechanical Test Development Engineer role is to support the development, testing and validation of innovative hydrogen and diesel engine systems. This is a “hands-on” Development engineer role where you will be responsible for writing and developing engine validation and verification tests, specifying and designing appropriate test procedures, building and setting up test equipment, carrying out engine testing, analysis of collected data and producing the necessary reports and documentation. As Senior Development Engineer you will lead and deliver sizable test packages, guide & mentor the team and manage external test resources.

Typical fun stuff: Test Development Engineer

Write, design and define mechanical test procedures to prove out failure modes and validate engine, powertrain and propulsion systems - hydrogen/diesel/gasoline/gas engine, propulsion, after treatment systems - Power conversion, Lubrication system, Cooling system, CCV system, Valve train, Air path, Rotating electrics, Front end accessory drive (FEAD), NVH, Strain gauge measurement etc Set up and design of dynamometer and rig based engine tests, specification of instrumentation, test planning, test automation and data logging Analyse and report powertrain test data and make appropriate diagnosis and recommendations on trends, solutions and improvements Maintain/improve existing SOPs, drive best practice and provide guidance to junior engineers within the team

What you need: Test Development Engineer

Degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering

Strong Test & Development skills across any of the following: powertrain, hydrogen/diesel/gasoline/gas engines, propulsion systems, batteries, pumps, motors, downhole O&G systems, heavy rotating equipment, generators, aerospace, automotive, marine etc The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of a product development environment and be very practically minded In addition to carrying out tests, you should have the ability to prepare, create and design test & validation specifications, analyse test data and issue reports to the wider team Background in designing dynamometer and rig-based tests ideal- specification of instrumentation, test planning, test automation, data logging You will need to have a strong analytical mind to understand and compile data, create tests but also hands-on in building test equipment and supporting experiments Fault tree analysis / FMEA / practical problem solving

This company offers great career development opportunities as well as extensive benefits including bonus, pension, health and 33 days holiday coupled with relocation support.

The test development engineer role is commutable from Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Uttoxeter, Lichfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Nottingham, Leicester, Tamworth and Loughborough