Test Technician

About the role

The Test Technician provides hands‑on technical support to the Test & Development team for P‑series engine programmes. Working at the Abu Dhabi engine test facility, the role ensures engines, rigs and test cells are correctly built, instrumented and ready for safe operation, while also supporting activities at the Powertech Italy site.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble and rebuild engines and test articles according to drawings and procedures, managing parts, torque and configuration.
• Build and wire test rigs, fit sensors and harnesses, and prepare fuel and fluid systems.
• Assist with data‑acquisition setup, sensor calibration and connection checks.
• Support and operate test runs under engineer direction, monitor parameters and respond to issues.
• Maintain test cells, rigs, tooling and engines, troubleshooting basic mechanical and electrical faults.
• Keep the workshop and test facility clean, safe and orderly.
• Complete build sheets, test logs and maintenance records while following safety procedures.

Required profile

• Technical or vocational qualification in mechanical, automotive or aeronautical fields, or a completed apprenticeship.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience with engines or mechanical assembly (automotive, motorsport, aviation or marine).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use hand and power tools safely.
• Practical, safety‑conscious and reliable attitude.

Required skills

• Mechanical assembly and engine build
• Use of hand and power tools, measuring equipment
• Basic electrical wiring and sensor installation
• Instrumentation support and data‑acquisition assistance
• Reading engineering drawings and basic fault‑finding