R&D Technician; Temporary

Position: R&D Technician (Temporary)
Location: Cambridgeshire

Location:

Cambridge (CB24)
Duration:
Temporary initially with a view to go temp to perm after around 3 months

Hours:

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £15.38 - £20.51 per hour dependent on experience
Job Reference: 35977

Polytec are looking for skilled R & D Technicians to join our Cambridge based client. The successful candidates will support laboratory-based research, prototype development and testing activities. This is a hands-on role suited to technicians with strong mechanical and/or electrical skills who enjoy working in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

* Assembly, setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems and test rigs

* Supporting experimental testing including test rig operation and accurately recording data

* Maintaining laboratory equipment, tools and consumables

* Manual machining of one-off parts

* Ensuring health & safety and quality procedures are followed

* Working closely with engineers to support ongoing R&D programmes

Requirements

* A formal engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience

* Minimum 3 years' experience in an R & D, engineering or industrial environment

* Strong practical skills in mechanical and electrical systems

* Experience working with laboratory equipment and experimental setups

* Proactive, flexible approach with strong attention to detail

* Lab management experience or knowledge of HVAC, hydraulic or industrial control systems would also be an advantage

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below