Senior Engineer - Emissions Laboratory and Test Facilities

Lotus; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Norwich is seeking a skilled technical support engineer for the Emissions Laboratory. The role involves maintaining the facility, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with legal and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in engineering and a relevant qualification, alongside excellent problem-solving skills. This role includes competitive perks like a performance bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays

Performance Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience within an engine and vehicle test facility.
• Expertise in calibration of test equipment.
• Knowledge of compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for equipment within the facility.
• Ensure compliance of testing processes.
• Manage emissions test and development work.

Skills

Experience in managing teams

Excellent hands-on engineering skills

Highly skilled in engine test control systems

Excellent fault diagnosis and analytical skills

Education

BTEC National or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering

City & Guilds Electrical qualification

Job description

Summary

Maintain a fully functional, operational and fit for purpose Emissions Laboratory Test facility, including calibration and maintenance of the facility. Provide technical support to enable Lotus to carry out vehicle emission testing to support product development and client requirements via the use of specialised Stars‑Vets software/programmes to meet all the relevant legal and quality requirements for test processes. The main focus is on customer markets in Europe, USA, China and Japan, but may include other RoW markets Lotus exports to, within the limits of our laboratory equipment.

To provide technical engineering support to the Propulsion Test Facilities and associated workshops/projects. Within the Propulsion Facilities we have engine dynamometers, EV test (loaded) and spin rigs, battery emulators, rig facilities, vehicle battery build, engine build and workshops.

What you’ll do

• Provide technical support for equipment within the Powertrain Test Facility & workshop
• Provide high and low‑voltage electrical system support (e.g. 3 phase 415 V)
• Assist with operational requirements relating to vehicle‑based High Voltage systems
• Provide High Voltage (up to 1000 V DC) support to fixed‑facility testing equipment
• Provide technical support for the installation of equipment required for projects
• Compile and collate data required for charges to projects/customers
• Assist in fuel tanker deliveries
• Maintain the fuel storage and delivery areas
• Design, manufacture and implement systems to support testing within the Test Facilities
• Represent the company at client or supplier premises
• Maintain and calibrate Test Facilities to traceable standards
• Liaise with the Test Facility support providers as required
• Manage emissions test and development work, producing weekly test plans to outline the work with the flexibility to adjust the plan at very short notice to accommodate changes in test requirements in iterative testing programmes
• Provide Lotus Manufacturing with the capability to carry out Conformity of Production (COP) Emission testing
• Ensure Emissions Test facility legal compliance and authenticity of results for each project
• Work closely with Type Approval to ensure test process requirements and any changes in legislation are met
• Be responsible for compliance and calibration of the emissions test system to meet all legal system requirements under the Dangerous and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers 2000 (PSSR) legislation
• Monitor and implement calibration and maintenance requirements in accordance with legislation

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Experience in managing teams, business processes, documentation, and similar
• BTEC National or equivalent in mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering, City & Guilds Electrical qualification
• Highly skilled in the use, repair and calibration of engine test control systems and ancillary equipment
• Excellent hands‑on engineering skills (mechanical, electrical, electronics) and excellent fault diagnosis and analytical skills
• Experience within an engine and vehicle test facility, experienced in development engine installations and testing

Desirable

• 8th Edition Electrical qualification, Banksman trained, Wetstock analysis trained, Health and safety training
• Knowledge of high and low‑voltage electrical systems; knowledge of pipework installations; awareness of Emission Lab
• Good knowledge of computer/IT systems and software; knowledge of programming
• Experienced in engine development build, dynamometer control system installations, or emissions/combustion analysis

What we offer

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge‑watch your favourite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non‑contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
• Future‑Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress‑free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
• Grade ET4

This jobrole will close for applications on 25.11.25.

Our Company

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75‑year history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all‑electric hyper‑SUV, and in 2023 our fully‑electric Hyper‑GT, Emeya.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship‑winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We’re not just a car company; we’re a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/