Rig Testing Engineer

Castrol is one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, serving customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Castrol brands are recognised globally for their premium quality and high performance, shaped by the company’s commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. With products sold in more than 150 countries, Castrol has helped keep things moving on roads and racetracks, air, sea, and space for over 125 years.

Whether you're just starting out or ready for your next big move, you're in the right place to explore an exciting career with Castrol.

Job description

Purpose of role

• To manage existing Industrial rig tests and develop new rig tests
• To manage the CCTC Industrial Testing Lab day-to-day operation
• To support/ lead Driveline / Industrial engineering projects

Key Results/ Accountabilities expected from role

• Responsible for planning and operation of Industrial testing activities in CCTC
• Responsible for the development and implementation of new rig test methods and procedures based on the inputs/ requirements from either internal customer (e.g. product development teams, marketing teams…) or external customers (e.g. OEMs, engineering firms, key system or component manufacturers…)
• Must ensure the timely completion and quality of planned rig tests
• Process, report and interpret the testing data in an accurate and appropriate way to product development team and other stakeholders and ensure good documentation
• Must ensure the rig testing laboratory is maintained in good order
• Ensure the spare parts and testing material supply
• Develop and execute the calibration and maintenance plan for the lab
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of up to date quality documentation
• Specific Product Quality accountabilities as detailed on the GLT role cards- Lubes only
• Maintain strong working relationship with German rig testing team and product development team to ensure the consistency and good practices are carried out
• Work with Sr. Engineers, customers, testing service providers to design transmission and vehicle tests for product validation, differentiation, and demonstration
• Train and coach junior team members or newcomers
• Managing multiple priorities and workload within tight deadlines and budgets

Experience & Expertise

Essential Education

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience at least 5 years equivalent formal laboratory rig operating experience from industrial in necessary

Essential experience

• Experience of Automotive Industry or supplier Industry or Industrial area (preferably in the area of test rigs or industrial automation)
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical rig testing
• Solid knowledge of electronic engineering and automation
• Basic knowledge of transmission hardware and applications
• Basic knowledge of transmission and vehicle testing
• Solid knowledge of IT systems and software
• Analytical thinking with excellent data processing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to be able to adjust the style of communication to suit any audience
• highly motivated self-starter
• customer focused and efficiency focused attitude
• Fluent English and Chinese

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