Placement Student Intern - Test Cell Operations

Placement Student -   Test Cell Operations (12 months)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Position Test Cell Operations to join our team Test Cell Operations Business and Pre-test Team in Darlington,UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

The requirements are to be onsite for 5 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf 

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

• Working towards a BEng or MEng Degree in a technical space (Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports Engineering Etc.) Knowledge of Power BI, also working with support of AI is a plus.

• Confident in working both as an individual and in team environments either through education or work. Assured communicator with confidence in interacting across various levels of the organization

• Self-Driven with a keen key for eye for quality and setting high standards

• A basic knowledge of diesel engine fundamentals and practical hands-on experience (in this field or another)

• CLOSING DATE:  17th December

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways

• Supporting The Test Cell Operations Manager and Pre-test Team Leader with day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects

• Build and maintain reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) for weekly and monthly operations reviews.

• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, checklists and test cell documentation.

• Support audit readiness, including quality, HSE and calibration records by tracking calibration schedules, equipment maintenance plans and asset registers.

• Support raising purchase requests, tracking orders, and monitoring consumables and spares levels.

• Spend time in the test cells under supervision to understand engine installation, testing and data acquisition.