Senior Test Technician (Automotive)

TL;DR

Senior Test Technician (Automotive): Leading the operation of multi-cylinder engine testbeds and supporting complex durability and emissions testing with an accent on instrumentation validation and rig maintenance. Focus on diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, ensuring test integrity, and optimizing rig uptime in a development environment.

Location: Must be based in Warwick, UK. Applicants must have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.

Salary: £28.43 per hour (Inside IR35)

Company

hirify.global is a leading automotive, design, engineering, technology, and innovation recruitment consultancy.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day operation of multi-cylinder engine testbeds and ensure safe, test-ready rigs.
• 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 and ETAS INCA tools to run test steps and verify channel integrity.
• Assist with hardware changes including injectors, sensors, turbo components, and fuel system items.
• Maintain testbed readiness and drive continuous improvements in rig uptime and measurement reliability.

Requirements

• Must have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.
• 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.
• Familiarity with AVL PUMA and ETAS INCA for test execution and troubleshooting.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract role managed by an in-house Contractor Care Team.
• Opportunity to work with a leading automotive recruitment consultancy.
• Access to professional support for external employees.