Powertrain Test Technician

Due to recent and planned future expansion, Our Engineering Services Groups are now recruiting engineers and technicians to join the team. The role will involve working in our powertrain and vehicle test facilities on a variety of powertrain-related projects.

As a Powertrain Test Technician, youll be responsible for setting up and installing test powertrains and vehicles, operating powertrain and vehicle test facilities, fabricating and instrumenting test parts, and maintaining a range of powertrain and vehicle test facilities.

Hours of Work: Full Time, Permanent

We would welcome applications from:

• Experienced Powertrain Test Technicians.
• Existing engineering technicians with transferable skills and with an interest and enthusiasm for the role.

Powertrain Test Technician Essentials:

• Flexibility to work on a weekly-alternating early/late shift basis (7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm)
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Automotive maintenance
• TIG welding
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Use of machine tools & hand tools
• Electrical / electronics testing/fabrication
• Computer literacy particularly Microsoft Excel

The role is varied, based on the specific requirements of the test programme. Typical day-to-day activities could include:

• Set-up and installation of test powertrains and vehicles
• Operation of powertrain and vehicle test facilities
• Fabrication and instrumentation of test parts
• Maintenance of a range of powertrain and vehicle test facilities

Powertrain Test Technician Benefits:

• £30,000-£38,000 including shift allowance, depending on relevant experience and qualifications
• 25 days holiday
• Workplace pension
• Income protection insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Cycle to work scheme

Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do

Cambustion is a world leader in automotive emissions measurement and control. CamMotive is our Electric Vehicle (EV) group, providing support to the EV development industry.

We have over 70 employees based in Cambridge, UK. Our Engineering Services Groups work on a consultancy basis for vehicle and component manufacturers.

• We have comprehensive state-of-the-art powertrain and vehicle testing facilities.
• We evaluate and develop powertrain control solutions for future vehicles.

If you are interested, please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to as soon as possible.