What to Expect
To work as part of the McLaren Automotive Development Team currently based at the McLaren Technology Centre. This hands-on role encompasses the definition and execution of tests using the departments factory-based test rigs.
What You'll Do
- To plan and select the equipment to perform the testing required. Work with other Engineers and technicians on the best approach to achieve the testing outcome.
- To maintain accurate records of test set-up and recorded data.
- Define and execute Rig tests, fatigue tests, prototype component tests and material tests.
- Schedule and balance conflicting workloads and demands across multiple vehicle projects.
- Test data safety (backup, synchronisation, sharing etc), software updates and configuration.
What You'll Bring
- Must be able to demonstrate broad knowledge of servo-hydraulic actuators and their control.
- Able to demonstrate extensive experience of operating hydraulic actuators within the test and development arena. Knowledge and use of MTS equipment and control software an advantage.
- Capability to develop and create tests on new technologies where no test standard currently exists.
- Be able to apply detailed technical knowledge to the understanding of new technologies, development of engineering designs and resolution of engineering problems
- An understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems
- IT literate and highly competent in the use of multiple packages and platforms.
What We'll Do for You
- An energetic, driven and goal-based leader with a passion for delivering challenging projects to exact and compact timescales with a significant amount of innovation and customer focus
- Passionate about engineering and design in high performance automotive environment
- Flexible approach to working hours and travel requirements.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong customer focus. Main customers are the Development programmes, CVT and technician teams.
- A confident, engaging communicator, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate at all levels of the business.
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.
McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.