Product/Process Research - Skilled Technician B

​Job title: Product/Process Research - Skilled Technician B
Ref no: 37291700
Location: Warwick University
Duration: 8 months (rolling)
Day rate: £23.60
Hour per week:40 hours
Department: Adv Prop Res Lab 

Key Responsibilities:

·         Lead the day‑to‑day operation of multi‑cylinder engine testbeds, ensuring safe, test‑ready rigs through routine test cell checks and the installation and validation of instrumentation and equipment.

·         Support engineers with steady‑state, transient, emissions, calibration, and durability test activities.

·         Perform first‑line diagnosis and troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, rig, and measurement issues.

·         Operate AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA, and related tools at an operational level to run test steps and verify channel integrity.

·         Assist with hardware changes, including injectors, sensors, turbo components, exhaust parts, hoses, and fuel system items.

·         Maintain testbed readiness while driving continuous improvements in rig uptime, palletisation efficiency, measurement reliability, and overall test execution.

·         Support installation or commissioning of new rigs, instrumentation, facility upgrades, or measurement systems.

·         Follow all APRL safety procedures for rotating machinery, hot surfaces, fuel handling, compressed gases, and electrical systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

·         Hands on experience operating combustion engine testbeds in a development or durability environment.

·         Understanding of engine fundamentals, including combustion, turbocharging, fuelling, emissions, cooling, and lubrication.

·         Practical knowledge of UUT palletisation systems and repeatable engine mounting practices.

·         Skilled in installing and checking instrumentation for temperature, pressure, emissions, and airflow systems.

·         Familiar with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA for supporting test execution and basic troubleshooting.

·         Able to diagnose rig issues, including sensor faults, wiring defects, leaks, vibration issues, and failures.

·         Familiar with test procedures, engineering documentation, and safe working practices.