Senior Transmission Test & Development Engineer

Company: Syntech Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Royal Leamington Spa
Job Description:

Senior Transmission Test & Development Engineer

Location: Near Leamington Spa

Job Type: Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Senior Transmission Test & Development Engineer to join an established engineering business near Leamington Spa.

What’s in it for you?

  • £52,000 – £60,000 salary
  • Permanent position
  • Senior technical role within transmission and driveline engineering
  • Hands-on involvement in test and development programmes
  • Work across mechanical and electrified powertrain systems

Senior Transmission Test & Development Engineer Duties

  • Lead testing and development of transmissions, gearboxes and driveline systems.
  • Plan and carry out test programmes covering performance, efficiency, durability and NVH.
  • Operate transmission and powertrain test rigs / dynamometers.
  • Set up test equipment, instrumentation, sensors and data acquisition systems.
  • Assemble, install and align transmission systems onto test rigs.
  • Analyse test data and identify performance or reliability issues.
  • Investigate component and system failures and support root cause analysis.
  • Develop and improve test methods, procedures and test facilities.
  • Support validation of new transmission and driveline designs.
  • Produce technical reports and clearly communicate test results.
  • Work closely with Design, Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers within the test function.

Senior Transmission Test & Development Engineer Requirements

  • Previous experience within transmission, gearbox, driveline or powertrain test and development.
  • Strong mechanical engineering background.
  • Experience working with test rigs, dynos or similar mechanical test equipment.
  • Understanding of transmission and driveline systems and components.
  • Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition.
  • Ability to analyse test data and diagnose mechanical or system issues.
  • Experience carrying out performance, durability or validation testing.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Automotive, motorsport, transmission, gearbox or specialist powertrain experience would be highly advantageous.
  • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience within Mechanical, Automotive or a related engineering discipline

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Posted: September 4th, 2026