Red Bull Powertrains is the newest and most exciting addition to the Red Bull Technology Campus in Milton Keynes. As we continue our journey to develop championship-winning Formula 1 power units, we are looking for Dyno Test Technicians to join our Test Operations Group.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of Powertrain development, using world-class facilities and technology to validate everything from individual components to full electrified powertrains.
Working within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, you’ll be hands-on with advanced test systems, automation tools, and the latest testing methodologies — helping to extract maximum performance and reliability from our power units.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Install Unit Under Test (UUT’s) on advanced test beds of varying types
- Responsible for instrumentation and data logging of the UUT’s
- Ensuring test programs are completed with high attention to accuracy and efficiency
- Identifying faults within the dyno area and pro-actively work on the resolution
- First line analysis and interpretation of test results, including fault identification of the UUT’s and /or test rigs, reporting issues appropriately
- Identify inefficiencies in current process and deliver improvements
- Operating facility and test equipment in line with work instructions and pre-determined procedures
- Maintain test dyno run logs to monitor test bed efficiency
What We’re Looking For
- An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 vocational qualification or higher in Mechanical or Motor Vehicle Engineering and relevant technical experience
- Strong knowledge of operating modern automated test equipment
- High understanding of motor vehicle technology and knowledge of F1 Powertrain architecture
- Familiarity with Power Units, basic electronics and hydraulics systems ideally within a motorsport environment.
- Experience of using test cell instrumentation and external measurement devices
- Strong practical skills with good manual dexterity
- Previous experience using engine and/or powertrain test beds in a top-class racing environment will be very beneficial to this role
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to join the Powertrains team as a Dyno Test Technician, but it is also a great role for getting stuck-in to the PU test & development program. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning grand prix cars.
