Research and Development Technician
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Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | Flexi-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development Technician to join a leading engineering manufacturer. Working within the high-pressure engineering team, you'll be responsible for building, testing and validating prototype compressors, supporting new product development and helping bring innovative designs into production.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and assemble prototype compressors, test rigs, jigs and fixtures.
Machine and modify components to support product development.
Carry out product testing and validation to ensure performance and specification requirements are met.
Record and analyse test data, producing technical reports to support engineering improvements.
Support the transition of new products from prototype through to production.
Investigate product issues and recommend engineering improvements.
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design, or HND/NVQ Level 4 with relevant experience.
Minimum 2 years' experience in rotating machinery or machinery development.
Mechanical engineering and manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of AC electrical systems and data acquisition.
Pneumatic systems knowledge is desirable.
Strong mechanical assembly and problem-solving skills.
Good Microsoft Office skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
£40,000 starting salary
Monday to Friday with flexi-time
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Option to buy an additional 5 days' holiday
7% employer pension contribution
Westfield Health Cash Plan
4x salary life assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Share Scheme
Costco Gold Membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking to work on innovative product development within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering environment
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | Flexi-Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development Technician to join a leading engineering manufacturer. Working within the high-pressure engineering team, you'll be responsible for building, testing and validating prototype compressors, supporting new product development and helping bring innovative designs into production.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and assemble prototype compressors, test rigs, jigs and fixtures.
Machine and modify components to support product development.
Carry out product testing and validation to ensure performance and specification requirements are met.
Record and analyse test data, producing technical reports to support engineering improvements.
Support the transition of new products from prototype through to production.
Investigate product issues and recommend engineering improvements.
Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.
Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design, or HND/NVQ Level 4 with relevant experience.
Minimum 2 years' experience in rotating machinery or machinery development.
Mechanical engineering and manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of AC electrical systems and data acquisition.
Pneumatic systems knowledge is desirable.
Strong mechanical assembly and problem-solving skills.
Good Microsoft Office skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
£40,000 starting salary
Monday to Friday with flexi-time
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Option to buy an additional 5 days' holiday
7% employer pension contribution
Westfield Health Cash Plan
4x salary life assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Share Scheme
Costco Gold Membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking to work on innovative product development within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering environment