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Calibration Engineer - Engine Testing
£35
/hour - £45
/hour
Milton Keynes
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Calibration Engineer for Engine Testing (Contract)
Location: Milton Keynes - Onsite
Contract: 6 months initially
Start date: ASAP
Rate: up to £45 ph - outside IR35
An automotive instrumentation business is looking for a hands on Calibration / Test Engineer, ideally from an engine test or instrumentation test background to help develop and validate a new clean fuel engine measurement system.
This is a practical, workshop based role focused on instrumentation, experimental testing, and data analysis, working closely with a small engineering team.
The Role:
Define and design test plans for a high precision engine measurement system
Instrument test rigs (pressure sensors, fast-response thermocouples, DAQ)
Execute manual testing and repeat historic tests
Analyse data and report findings
Recommend design and test improvements
Potentially support transition from manual to automated testing
Collaborate closely with other engineers
Skills required:
Background in engine testing, instrumentation testing, or calibration
Experience with instrumentation & data acquisition systems (National Instruments preferred)
Strong understanding of pressure, temperature, flow, and high-speed events
Confident working in a hands-on workshop role
Strong maths and data analysis capability
Experience with Python or MATLAB (highly desirable)
LabVIEW experience (desirable)
Desirable:
Experience with Clean Energy systems e.g. gaseous or hydrogen
Exposure to test automation or model development
Familiarity with experimental method development
A one stage interview can be quickly arranged.
Role tech stack
Python
MATLAB
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Calibration Engineer - Engine Testing
£35/hour - £45/hour
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