Overview:

An opening has been created for a Test Engineer to join our team at Silverstone. This role is aligned to the test, validation and development of our innovative electric motors and electric drive units, (tests will include thermal, drag, torque and EMF) utilising our in house dynamic test equipment. In turn this will involve the development and assembly of test equipment, support of systems test and validation activities, as well as the collation of test data. Additionally, there may be some responsibility to support colleagues in the design and development team, (prototype test, development advice, etc)  You would be working as part of a small team, with a high level of autonomy, responsible for managing your own workload. This is your chance to make a difference to our products. The company is growing and changing rapidly, hence the scope and responsibilities of this role may well evolve in time. There are great career opportunities for the right Test Engineer candidate within Saietta.

About the ideal candidate:

As an ideal candidate you would be a versatile Test Engineer, Prototype Engineer or Development Engineer, with proven experience, ideally within a product development / R&D or EV environment. You should have a good electrical technical / engineering understanding with a methodical approach to tasks, and an inquisitive mind and good eye for detail. You should also have the ability to understand and work from engineering drawings, test specifications, processes, and procedures, with excellent problem solving skills, alongside the knowledge to support fault and failure analysis, whilst proactively providing alternative solutions, using 8D processes or similar.

Beneficial skills and experience

• Experience in a ‘hands-on’ testing role within a R&D environment (developing prototypes, validating components and systems etc.)
• Ability to process test data and support the creation of test reports.
• Practical mechanical, build and assembly skills to build test rigs.
• Knowledge of data collation for interpreting and processing test results would be very useful (i.e. use of tools such as Excel or Python)
• Excellent understanding and awareness of safety requirements.
• Flexibility to adapt to different tasks and problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, small company environment.
• Good organisational, planning and communication skills.
• A methodical approach to tasks, with a good eye for detail.
• An inquisitive mind, computer literacy and good communication skills are required

Expected skills and experience

• A recognised qualification, such as HNC / HND or degree in mechanical or automotive engineering OR mechanical design experience within a precision engineering environment is preferable but not essential. 
• Test and calibration experience, and environmental test, ideally in relation to electric motors.
• Experience of testing electro-mechanical products / components, ideally automotive or aerospace.

Benefits

• 37.5 hrs / week, with flexible start and finish times. Early finish on a Friday !
• Single cover Private Health Insurance
• Annual company bonus subject to achieved targets
• Auto enrol pension
• Free on-site parking including EV charging at reduced rates

Please apply using the "apply now" link on this page. There you can upload your CV, covering letter and provide other supporting information (salary expectations, right to work status, location, etc.) to help us process your application.