Test Cell Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

As a Test Cell Operator, you will be responsible for operating and supporting dynamometer test cells for propulsion and driveline systems. This includes working with dynamometer control software to integrate customer test requests, performing test equipment calibrations, and executing troubleshooting efforts on test cell equipment. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Operating and supporting dynamometer testing in-house developed dynamometer control software; this includes configuring channel setups and writing automated test scripts among many other items
• Translating documents and conversations from customers to fully functional dynamometer test
• Troubleshooting of testing systems and customer product issues
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create concepts and deliverables used to efficiently complete customer test requests and internal projects
• Setting up small scale testing equipment including analog sensors, electrical instruments, cooling systems, and other customer driven requirements 
• Electrical wiring of internal and external sensors to our data acquisition system and our industrial drive systems
• Calibrating testing equipment such as torque meters, pressure sensors, and flow meters
• Test cell operators will not be responsible for any opinions or interpretations of our customer data
• Assist in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation).
• This role is not eligible to participate in the remote work policy

Education and Skill Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in the automotive industry required
• Fluency in the English language is required
• Strong problem solving, strategic thinking and analytical skills required
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and suppliers
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications and the ability to become proficient any systems that we use (Concur, Kronos, etc.)
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
• Working knowledge of the automotive industry preferred
• Experience in the vehicle testing and validation industry preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organization skills
• Able to function as part of a team, with members of varying job levels, and work cooperatively toward team goals
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for traveling between multiple work sites as needed
• Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Required on-site work
• Give and accept instructions and tasks in a positive manner, treating all co-workers with dignity and respect
• Consistently adhere to, and support all UTAC policies, procedures, and safety regulations

Physical Demands:

• Exposure to industry accepted chemicals and noise
• Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Able to lift and/or move materials as needed in the performance of assigned duties
• Requirements include, but are not limited to stand, walk, sit, twist, bed, life, see, speak, hear
• May require occasional travel (locally, nationally, internationally)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.