R&D Technician
CV-LibraryPeterborough, CambridgeshirecontractPosted: 11 September 2026
Apply NowRate: £27 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £19.75 PAYE
Duration: 12 months (likely to extend)
Hours: 37 hours per week, typically 07:30–16:00
Start: ASAP
We are looking for an R&D Technician to join a leading engineering team in Peterborough, supporting the development and testing of next-generation powertrain technologies.
This is a hands-on R&D position offering exposure to electrification, e-motors, hybrid powertrains, transmissions and diesel technologies, as well as prototype build, testing and test-bed development.
Responsibilities:
* Build, strip, inspect and rebuild powertrain, electrification, diesel and hybrid components.
* Support e-motor, hybrid and transmission development programmes.
* Carry out testing activities using test-bed software and follow detailed engineering test plans.
* Perform electrical safety checks including insulation resistance, ground bonding and Hi-Pot testing.
* Use diagnostic and service tools, including CAN-based systems, to support testing and fault diagnosis.
Requirements:
You’ll ideally have an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with some hands-on experience.
We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in;
* Mechanical or electrical fitting
* Fault finding and diagnostics
* Build, strip and rebuild activities
* Testing and measurement
* Electrical/electronic systems
* Mechanical systems and components
Duration: 12 months (likely to extend)
Hours: 37 hours per week, typically 07:30–16:00
Start: ASAP
We are looking for an R&D Technician to join a leading engineering team in Peterborough, supporting the development and testing of next-generation powertrain technologies.
This is a hands-on R&D position offering exposure to electrification, e-motors, hybrid powertrains, transmissions and diesel technologies, as well as prototype build, testing and test-bed development.
Responsibilities:
* Build, strip, inspect and rebuild powertrain, electrification, diesel and hybrid components.
* Support e-motor, hybrid and transmission development programmes.
* Carry out testing activities using test-bed software and follow detailed engineering test plans.
* Perform electrical safety checks including insulation resistance, ground bonding and Hi-Pot testing.
* Use diagnostic and service tools, including CAN-based systems, to support testing and fault diagnosis.
Requirements:
You’ll ideally have an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with some hands-on experience.
We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in;
* Mechanical or electrical fitting
* Fault finding and diagnostics
* Build, strip and rebuild activities
* Testing and measurement
* Electrical/electronic systems
* Mechanical systems and components