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Research and development technician

Cambridge
Pe Global
Technician
Posted: 14h ago
Offer description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Research and Product Development Technician for a leading multinational manufacturer of construction and mining equipment client based in Peterborough.


This is a 12 months contract role working on site 5 days a week.

Pay rate is £19.29ph PAYE or £26.18ph Umbrella.


***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***


Duties of the role/Responsibilities

* Supporting APSD engineers’ instructions providing feedback and updates with detailed comments on measurements and issues.
* Working with logistics in obtaining and ordering new parts and components working with Engineering Leads and customers to make sure that they are within our specifications.
* Conduct direct build/strip and measure activities of our electrification, Powertrain, Diesel and hybrid components, with some sub assembly and testing requirements.
* Conduct electrical safety checks to meet regulations and standards; Insulations resistance, ground bonding, Hi-Pot checks, communications using CANape and service tools.
* Conduct direct testing activities working from Lead engineer’s instructions and running multiple test bed software. Then able to interpret test plan and data to sign off, ready to ship to customers and product groups.
* Support Data analysis on results and help support lead engineering teams, Using analyses software programs.
* Raise issues and report out on build/Test product concerns using the Pre-Production reliability development process (PPRDs).
* As Part of Continuous Improvements, you will help support and review process and safety procedures along with reviewing overall quality matrix on operations and facility/assets.
* Collaborate with Facilities engineering team to ensure any facility requirements are resolved with good feedback on new systems to be implemented.


Education/Experience

* Applicants require relevant qualifications for this role – preferably a full modern apprenticeship scheme electrical/mechanical biased, BTC Higher Award in Test - ONC/HNC or Degree educated and/or equivalent job-related experience.
* Electronics/Electrical background in an accredited Engineering curriculum or HNC with at least 6 years demonstratable experience.
* Electronics/Electrical background at least 2-3 years demonstratable experience.
* Desirable: Experience/ knowledge in electric vehicle & Motors (AC/DC) and hybrid technology. Experience working on high voltage systems/battery cells.
* Microsoft 365 packages – basic knowledge
* Experience in supporting engine/transmission/calibration software/ AVL software (CANape/Cat ET/Service tools) – highly desirable.


Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, alternatively send an up to date CV to anett@peglobal.co.uk


***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

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