REQ ID: 117553
JOB TITLE: Brake Dyno Technician
SALARY: £43,405
POSTING START DATE: 22/05/2024
POSTING END DATE: 05/06/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon
An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. JLR is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The NVH (Noise and Vibration Harshness) Brake Dyno Facilities team are part of the well-established NVH Laboratory Operations group. The support of this group is critical to the advanced creation, delivery, launch, quality and value management of the JLR core refinement attribute. This group is revered on its rapid and high-quality data output and is recognised for its flexibility and agility.
As a NVH Brake Dyno Technician you will be Responsible for all aspects of Brake Dyno off-line test preparation, operation and de-preparation within the Brake Dyno test environment, to enable readiness for test data acquisition on the ProLink software. The Brake Dyno Operations have a broad scope for NVH & Emissions test activities at both component and system levels.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review test plan with facility engineer to ascertain test methodology and fixturing requirement.
• Install & record instrumentation positioning on test sheet.
• Prepare fixturing and vehicle parts for upcoming test requests ensuring required fixtures/parts
are available. (eg. Brakes, Suspension assemblies)
• Install Wheel Load Systems into the Brake Dynos according to build sheet.
• Install specialised test assemblies into the Brake Dyno’s (eg. Brakes Emissions Rig).
• Install/Tune specialist equipment for measurements (eg. DTV sensors, Thermocouples).
• Operate computer-controlled Brake Dynamometer for set up tasks (eg. Brake bleeding).
• Weigh/Measure/Inspect Brake components pre, post and during inspections.
• Liaise with facility/requesting engineer for non-standard measurements/instrumentation.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• You'll be NVQ 3 qualified or equivalent with the relevant certification documents.
• Practical mechanical fitter/technician led skills.
• A working knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• A background in rig testing.
• Knowledge of whole vehicle and electrical/mechanical sub-systems.
• Computer literate.
• Self-motivated and able to work to a high standard with minimum supervision.
• Natural problem-solver with an awareness of structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment.
SO WHY US?
Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family and membership of a competitive pension plan. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.