Research and Development Technician
Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd
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.
- 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.
- £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.
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