GRADUATE R&D TEST TECHNICIAN

Fulcrum Strategies; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

R&D TEST TECHNICIAN 12 Month FTC

Driveline Components - Vibration Damping

Competitive Base + Benefits - Cardiff

As a result of re-alignment following an organisational change programme, coupled with major new contract wins, exciting times are ahead for this global market leading FTSE 250 UK PLC.

Recognised for delivering technical solutions to OEMs, end-users and via appointed distributor channels, the company manufactures critical components for power transmission equipment used in drivetrain applications within Naval & Marine Propulsion, Mineral, Oil & Gas Extraction, Mass Transit, and Processing Sectors.

Role

• Primarily to co-ordinate and run development testing, verification of current product performance, together with maintenance and development of test rigs and equipment.
• Provide compliance support to the Lead Engineer for NPD programmes in response to customer applications and specifications for new and modified components.
• Design and development of new test tooling and equipment by liaison with design office, prototyping and production engineering to allow verification of performance.
• Product validation against customer specifications and maintenance of test rigs to ensure stringent tolerances are met.

You

• Should demonstrate a familiarity with product design and test principles and be comfortable with data analysis and report generation.
• Preparation of engineering drawings, associated BOMs and able to present feasible solutions in relation to TVA or NVH for industrial torque products.
• Conversant with 3D modelling - experience with Creo and material characteristics of rubber compounds is a distinct advantage.
• Welcome the prospect of working within a team supporting a best practice culture, with the outlook and demeanor to enhance inter-departmental communications, whilst striving for notable customer service levels.

In the first instance, please submit your CV including current salary.