Undergraduate Engineer

At UTAC you will have more than just a job, our work is exciting and challenging, connecting people who solve issues that matter. It means working with people with impact and have real meaning, where you will grow professionally and personal.

UTAC provides vehicle test, validation and engineering services to customers in the automotive, transport, tyre, petrochemical, defence and security industries. It is independent and impartial in everything it does.

We are passionate about safety, customer service and technical excellence, making ideal partners at any stage in the development and launch of the vehicles of tomorrow.

We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people. We believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Integrity, Expertise and Innovation provide a clear guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Vehicle Testing:

The Vehicle Test team utilise the extensive track facilities at UTAC’s Millbrook Proving Ground to conduct whole vehicle testing on production and prototype vehicles.

This is a varied role, where you will have the opportunity to gain the unique, yet transferrable skills associated with vehicle testing. Your day would consist of time on track collecting, verifying and analysing data, as well as time within the office and workshop while you keep your customer projects progressing. Test subjects covered by the team include;
Vehicle durability, NVH, road load data collection, ADAS, vehicle dynamics, subjective appraisals and many others.

Working within our Vehicle Test team is unlike other workplaces, so we’re looking for well-rounded professionals that are keen to learn and apply their skills to exciting new challenges.

Role & Responsibilities

• Working as a team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver customer programs
• Scheduling work and facility utilisation to deliver tests efficiently
• Learning to specify and configure data acquisition equipment
• Collecting, processing and reporting data for test activities
• Learning to make engineering judgements on the performance of test vehicles
• Leading issue investigations, coordinating repairs and rebuilds on test vehicles
• Compiling progress / incident / certification reports
• Liaising with customers in a professional manner
• Generating ideas that contribute to departmental growth and improvements
• Working with approval authorities on witnessed type‑approval testing
• Acting in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.

Experience

• Conducting technical investigations and report writing
• Basic practical skills - mechanical / automotive

Skills

• Strong communication skills - verbal, written and interpersonal
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Confident when communicating with customers
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to overcome unforeseen challenges

Personal Behaviours

• Willingness to learn
• Punctual with a strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable
• Dependable personally and within a team
• Pro‑active attitude to work
• Positive outlook to overcoming challenges

Other

• Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC is not easily accessible via public transport)
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
• Flexibility to travel as and when required
• Working Environment:
  Office/Workshop/Labs may also involve off‑site work

The Systems & Components team delivers a wide variety of tests across multiple industries (automotive, defence, mass transit, aerospace) focusing on the quality and durability of products. The rapidly evolving mobility landscape, with major developments in electrification and automation, is leading to significant changes in how people interact with products. This is driving a need for innovative solutions to ensure that future and existing products meet these new user requirements and our team works closely with customers to develop robust and reliable tests for these changing use cases.

This role provides undergraduate students the…