Senior/Principal Facilities Engineer

Job description

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Powertrain Test Facility – Team Leader, as a proven professional you will be required to deliver powertrain testing within a state-of-the–art Powertrain Test Centre.

Person Specification

• Degree in Mechanical, Electronics Engineering or an equivalent education.
• At least 5 years’ experience in an engineering test facility environment
• Background in automotive and powertrain test and development environment.
• Experience of working in a test facilities environment, engine, powertrain & vehicle test cells.
• Experience of working with and knowledge of both mechanical and electrical automotive systems.
• Knowledge of calibration of measurement equipment to UKAS standards.
• Experience in engine performance, economy & emissions.
• Knowledge of emissions measurement equipment: e.g. Horiba Mexa & AVL APC equipment.
• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition equipment.
• Experience of health and safety process management.
• Knowledge of AVL and Sierra CP test hardware and software including Sierra CP Cadet, AVL Puma, Concerto & Indicom, ETAS INCA
• Experience of managing projects, planning, executing, and undertaking responsibility for project activities (preferred).
• Experience working with automotive HV hybrid powertrains systems and components (desired).
• Ability to work in a team environment with respect to timing.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to write and present high-quality reports to a varied audience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Day to day running of the test facility including repair and regular maintenance tasks
• Calibration and maintenance of test equipment
• Organising site maintenance tasks
• Contracts and contractor organisation
• Technical support of test requirements and testing
• Project management of both facility development projects and testing projects
• Development of road map for Powertrain Test Centre facility upgrade to support automotive business transformation. Including Powertrain, Vehicle dynamics, Electric drive systems and Intelligent software
• Commissioning of new facilities & infrastructure within the Test Centre.
• Support vehicle testing activities
• Support sales company engineering activities
• Preventative maintenance and calibration of test cell and associated equipment
• Grow & develop skills and knowledge in the area of automotive testing methodology as needed based on new requirements, either testing methods or new technologies
• Work with the Department Manager in the preparation of budgets associated with the test cells
• Provide in house training to other staff in areas of expertise
• Support CAUK cross-department capability initiatives if required

Package

· Competitive salary package, negotiable dependant on experience / qualifications

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English