Research and Development Technician
1 day ago
Redditch
Research & Development Technician\n Location: Redditch, Worcestershire \n Salary: £40,000 per annum \n Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | Flexi-Time \n 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: \n\n • Build and assemble prototype compressors, test rigs, jigs and fixtures.\n, • Machine and modify components to support product development.\n, • Carry out product testing and validation to ensure performance and specification requirements are met.\n, • Record and analyse test data, producing technical reports to support engineering improvements.\n, • Support the transition of new products from prototype through to production.\n, • Investigate product issues and recommend engineering improvements.\n, • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.\nRequirements: \n\n, • Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design, or HND/NVQ Level 4 with relevant experience.\n, • Minimum 2 years' experience in rotating machinery or machinery development.\n, • Mechanical engineering and manufacturing experience.\n, • Knowledge of AC electrical systems and data acquisition.\n, • Pneumatic systems knowledge is desirable.\n, • Strong mechanical assembly and problem-solving skills.\n, • Good Microsoft Office skills.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\nBenefits: \n\n, • £40,000 starting salary\n, • Monday to Friday with flexi-time\n, • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays\n, • Option to buy an additional 5 days' holiday\n, • 7% employer pension contribution\n, • Westfield Health Cash Plan\n, • 4x salary life assurance\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Electric Car Scheme\n, • Share Scheme\n, • Costco Gold Membership\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay\n\n 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.