Product Development, Vehicle and Structural Test - Placement & Graduate

We are looking for undergraduate students to join our Basildon head office and plant for a 12-month placement in Vehicle and Structural Testing, starting in July-August 2025. This role focuses on developing New Holland and Case IH tractors to achieve engineering targets for performance, quality, and reliability.,

• Support the Product Validation team with vehicle, component, and structural testing, ensuring all testing meets industry standards.
• Prepare vehicles, components, and subassemblies for testing, including installation of necessary instrumentation.
• Set up and run lab or test track-based testing, including:
+ Full vehicle durability and fatigue testing of major components + Functional and durability tests of ancillary components + Testing of hitches, drawbars, and linkages + Exhaust systems testing and strain gauge applications + Measurement of temperatures, pressures, and other parameters + Calibration of test systems and transducers + Functional measurements of brakes, hydraulics, and PTO performance + Noise and vibration measurement
• Analyse and interpret acquired test data, investigating and reporting on test concerns and results.
• Assist with workshop activities, prototype builds, and parts identification.
  
  Enthusiastic candidates with good oral and written communication skills.
• Pursuing a degree in mechanical, automotive, agricultural engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience with agricultural equipment or basic workshop tools is beneficial but not essential.
• High standard of computer literacy.
• Full UK driving license.
• Flexibility to travel to dealers, suppliers, or test sites as needed.
If you're ready to contribute to tractor development and gain invaluable experience, we want to hear from you!