Test and Validation Engineer - Varite UK Limited : Job Details

VARITE is looking for a qualified Test and Validation Engineer (Automotive) for one of its clients located in Gaydon UK.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

Our client is a global design and technology services company that provides services to various industries, including automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare, and transportation. They offer engineering, research, and design (ER&D) services, focusing on software development, system integration, and support.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Essential:

• Develop and implement detailed test plans and procedures specifically for passenger vehicle engines.
• Knowledge of power unit testing practices.
• Conduct engine performance, load, durability, reliability, and environmental tests to verify and sign compliance with requirements.
• Set up test fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for both static and dynamic testing, including stress, strain, durability and vibration analysis.
• Ensure timely completion of tests according to the Design Verification Plan (DVP) or validation schedules.
• Experience of data analytics with Significant experience of python scripting is a necessity, with use MATLAB and concerto or similar advised but not mandatory, alongside excellent IT skill.
• Ability to convert existing excel DVP into Wrike, with the goal of reduce workload overall and better inform customer teams.
• Should be able to take program inputs and generate test timelines, automated reporting and request forms, full engine history and workload tracking to name a few.
• Work needs to be achieved while integrating with the existing Wrike infrastructure and will have integration into various other business tools.
• Automation of current engine test data processing with the goal of reduce workload overall and improving data quality and consistency.
• In the short term the focus on the durability testing conducted by the team, supporting with the creation of tools to allow trend and daily check data to be validated and then reviewed efficiently using a combination of tool sets including Concerto and Python scripting to enable this configurable data analysis.
• Collect, process, and analyze engine test data to evaluate performance, emissions, fuel efficiency, and reliability
• Identify trends, anomalies, or deviations from specifications and provide corrective or design feedback
• Prepare detailed technical reports, validation records, and documentation for regulatory, homologation, and internal review purposes
• Perform root cause analysis of engine failures, breakdowns, or emission anomalies.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including design, R&D, quality, and production to resolve engine-related issues and recommend design improvements
• Ensure all engine tests meet global safety, performance, and emission standards (IS, ECE, or regional regulations)
• Assist in literature review of homologation criteria and incorporate regulatory requirements into testing protocols.
• Use diagnostic tools, engine simulators, MATLAB, SCADA, and data analysis platforms for test execution and evaluation
• Implement automated testing procedures using scripts (Python, CAPL) where applicable to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate with project managers, product engineers, and test teams to ensure seamless integration of engine validation into overall vehicle development.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and provide expert recommendations for engine optimization and validation strategies.
• Support field evaluation of prototype engines and vehicles under real-world conditions.
• Provide feedback on assembly issues, potential failures, and performance variations observed during prototype testing
• Knowledge of engine dynamics, thermodynamics, fuel systems, and emissions.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, strain gauges, accelerometers, and data acquisition systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with DVP procedures, FMEA, and ISO/automotive quality standards.
• Ensure robust timing plans are in place that achieves Program milestones and targets (Quality, Cost, Functionality, Weight, and Timing).
• Excellent communication skills to aid understanding of customer requirements.

Desirable Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Degree /Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• A full UK Driving License.
• Required skills as we see to deliver these workstreams.
• Flexibility to work at different client sites as per programme requirements. .

VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status