Product Development, Vehicle and Structural Test Intern

Product Development, Vehicle and Structural Test Intern

Requisition ID: 6005

Job Location: Basildon - United Kingdom

Category: Engineering and Technical

Job Type: Intern or Co Op

Working Mode: Fully On-Site

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About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

Vehicle and Structural Test

The objective of this placement is the development of New Holland and Case IH tractors to meet vehicle engineering targets for performance, quality, and reliability. This placement involves supporting the Product Validation team in vehicle, component and structural testing, analysis of development vehicles using on-highway/off-highway industry standard testing methods and data acquisition systems.

Outcomes from this placement will include providing an excellent understanding of industry standard vehicle and component testing theory and practice; practical knowledge of test equipment; along with test and analysis techniques; team and communication skills; and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of vehicles, components, and subassemblies for testing.
• Installation of required instrumentation.
• Setup and running of lab or test track-based testing.
• Analysis and interpretation of acquired test data.
• Investigation and reporting of concerns and test results.
• Assisting with workshop activities, prototype builds and parts identification.
• Testing activities may include but are not limited to:
• • Full vehicle durability testing
  • Fatigue testing of major tractor structural components
  • Functional and durability test of ancillary components
  • Testing of hitches, drawbars, and linkages
  • Exhaust systems
  • Strain gauge application
  • Measurement of temperatures, pressures, and other parameters
  • Calibration of test systems and transducers
  • Vehicle functional measurements
  • Brakes and hydraulics testing
  • PTO performance
  • Noise and vibration measurement

Experience Required

• Candidates should be enthusiastic and possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Candidates should be undertaking a mechanical / automotive / agricultural engineering or related degree.
• Prior experience with agricultural equipment beneficial but not essential.
• Prior experience with using basic workshop tools beneficial but not essential.
• Computer literacy to a high standard.
• Full UK driving licence.
• All positions may require travel to dealers, suppliers, or test sites and therefore some flexibility in working hours is required.

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