Wind Tunnel and R&D Technician

• Operate and maintain the MTC Wind Tunnel and R&D rigs and dynos with responsibility for ensuring established safe working practices are followed
• Regularly cover shifts in the wind tunnel and on rigs and dynos, which includes work out of office hours and on weekends
• Conduct experiments successfully with signal health check monitoring and basic data processing as well as end of shift reporting and test documentation in close liaison with the engineering team
• Assistance in setup and calibration of WT systems like PIV (incl. seeding), wind tunnel model systems (incl. sign off) and rig installations (e.g. pitot calibration or model tyre testing)
• Regular project work on WT and model technology incl. harnessing, manage stock of equipment like sensors and ensure everything is serviced and in calibration
• Responsible for scheduled test facility and equipment inspection, servicing and maintenance incl. belt changes of WT rolling road and model tyre rig
• Receive regular training on machine and equipment operation within the department
• Health & safety training, including incl. laser safety, working at height, crane operation, lifting & slinging, manual handling and opportunity for training as a first aider and fire warden
• Proactively lead technical fault logging and troubleshooting applying a methodical approach and utilising available tools and data analysis to continuously improve processes
• Storage and tools management incl. spares in the wind tunnel area, on rigs and dynos, and in the lab
• Close collaboration with engineers in R&D, Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance, Race Team, Control Systems, Electronics, and the Design Office on projects and experiments
• Assist with preparation of reports and guidelines and training of other staff
• Occasional support trackside and at external test facilities which may involve travel and work outside UK

• Experience in operation of test installations, machinery, and safety critical equipment
• Hands-on experience in assembly of systems for wind tunnel, rig and dyno testing
• Familiarity with GUI based control software for plant and test rig installations
• Ability to create and repair electric wiring would be beneficial

• Sound knowledge of computers and basic applications (MS Office)
• Maintaining a basic understanding of CAD software for assembly interrogation (training provided)
• Experience in control systems, data processing and analysis is desirable
  

Personal Attributes:

• A team player who can support others whilst also getting involved in day-to-day tasks as necessary.
• Methodical approach to solve problems while keeping a cool head in stressful situations.
• Able to promote ‘best practice’ working standards and contribute to documentation.
• Flexibility in responding to critical deadlines.
• A drive and commitment to continuous improvement and high attention to detail
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new things.
• Self-motivated with high levels of initiative and can-do attitude.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

What can McLaren offer?

We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.

We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.