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DEVELOPMENT / RESEARCH ENGINEER

Employment Type Permanent
Location Cambridgeshire , East Anglia
Industry Sector Automotive
Start Date ASAP
Salary/Rate £19k - £24k + Excellent Benefits
Reference RD-005917
Date Advertised 11-07-2008 - 00:01

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

Development / Research Engineer

We are supporting a global, diverse technology leader and the World's largest and most successful engine company. Our client leads the field in the design and manufacture of high-performance engines. Their continuous development programme, dedicated to furthering engine design allows them to offer one of the most advanced and comprehensive ranges of purpose-built diesel engines available today. Staying ahead in a rapidly changing world is vital and to achieve this they need ambitious, talented individuals who have the potential to create, challenge, and deliver global objectives.

Global Engine Development (GED) is part of the companys Technology and Solutions Division which provides support to Product Engineering for a wide range of services from new engine development to updates on current products. To support this operation an engineer is required to work as part of the Emissions Facilities Engineering Team responsible for the efficient operation and accuracy of all emissions measurement equipment.

The Role:

Key responsibilities will include:
Fault diagnosis on emissions measurement systems and ancillary equipment

Calibration, traceable to national standards, of emissions measuring systems

Follow and complete procedures to both internal and external (e.g. ISO and EPA) emissions standards on emissions facilities and equipment throughout GED

Build equipment, systems and rigs to support the emissions sampling and measurement process

Assist in the specification, design and installation of new equipment

Requirements:

HNC qualified in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent is an advantage

Base mechanical knowledge is desirable, as is experience with calibration and maintenance of Horiba Gaseous emissions systems and operation of heavy-duty diesel engine test cells

Engineering or automotive background is a distinct advantage

Fitting skills

Display flexibility and ability to carry out a variety of complex tasks

Must be a team player and have strong customer focus

Must have a strong determination and self motivation to work on own initiative to high standards of accuracy and quality and to resist pressures to accept second best

Be computer literate

Our client offers an excellent salary, bonus scheme, pension, share options, regular salary reviews and a car allowance (depending on grading) and a full relocation package.

To apply for this position please forward your CV with a covering letter highlighting your relevant skills