What you'll do
To provide skill and expertise to carry out a wide variety of tasks involved in testing parts and assemblies for F1 cars and other engineering projects. The test work ranges from prototype build to performance, legality and structural test of everything from individual components to full vehicles
- To carry out all forms of testing on or off-site for which the department has responsibility or involvement, including build and maintenance of test rigs and associated equipment and assembly of items under test
- To ensure that sensors are correctly calibrated prior to performing any tests
- To ensure that test reports (when required) and test schedules for all tests that are undertaken are produced to the correct format and checked prior to issue
- To ensure that predefined test procedures are upheld and test rigs are operated and tests are performed in a safe manner
- To maintain test rigs where necessary and report any maintenance requirements that could result in injury to the user or other staff
- To assist with all activities undertaken by the Prototype and Test department when asked to do so
- To co-operate with department colleagues by sharing knowledge gained in previous tests and projects, this should be done in a friendly and helpful manner
- To liaise with all other departments within the company as required in order to carry out test work efficiently and correctly
- To sign off pass-off test documentation for components and assemblies tested in the department.
What you need
- To have a good understanding of mechanical and electrical principles
- To have a good understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) software
- To have a good understanding of testing and inspection techniques
- To have a good understanding of safety procedures and protocols
Why this matters
This role is crucial in ensuring the quality and reliability of our F1 cars and other engineering projects. As a Test & Validation Technician, you will play a vital role in verifying and validating the performance, legality, and structural integrity of our vehicles and components.
