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Calibration Engineer - Automotive

Calibration Engineer - Automotive

On site

Milton keynes, United kingdom

£ 45 /hour

Freelance

07-01-2026

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Skills

Python Matlab Data Analysis Test Test Automation Manual Testing LabVIEW

Job Specifications

Calibration Engineer – Automotive Engine Testing (Contract)

Location: Milton Keynes - Onsite

Rate: up to £45 ph – outside IR35

Contract: 6 months initially

Start date: ASAP

An Automotive instrumentation business is looking for a hands on Calibration Engineer, ideally from an engine test or instrumentation test background to help develop and validate a new clean fuel engine measurement system.

This is a practical, workshop based role focused on instrumentation, experimental testing, and data analysis, working closely with a small engineering team.

The Role:

Define and design test plans for a high precision engine measurement system
Instrument test rigs (pressure sensors, fast-response thermocouples, DAQ)
Execute manual testing and repeat historic tests
Analyse data and report findings
Recommend design and test improvements
Potentially support transition from manual to automated testing
Collaborate closely with other engineers

Skills required:

Background in engine testing, instrumentation testing, or calibration
Experience with instrumentation & data acquisition systems
Strong understanding of pressure, temperature, flow, and high-speed events
Confident working in a hands-on workshop role
Strong maths and data analysis capability
Experience with Python or MATLAB (highly desirable)
LabVIEW experience (desirable)

Desirable:

Experience with Clean Energy systems e.g. gaseous or hydrogen
Exposure to test automation or model development
Familiarity with experimental method development

A one stage interview can be quickly arranged.

About the Company

KO2 are a recruitment company that are experts in the Electronics & Embedded Systems sector. We believe our knowledge of the market, coupled with our collaborative approach & passion for the industry is key to our success. We pride ourselves in communication, understanding, flexibility & excellence. Everything we do, we strive to do to the best of our ability. What we do - We recruit any position an Electronic & Embedded business need - We recruit from Technician to Manager (in Software, Hardware, Mechanical & Test) - We ... Know more