R&D Test Systems Engineer

R&D Test Systems Engineer

Location:

Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire

Rate: 55 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract:

3 Month Contract

Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Engineering / Research & Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced R&D Test Systems Engineer to support the delivery of advanced engineering programmes. This short term contract will see you playing a key role in the build and commissioning of specialist test equipment used to validate complex electro mechanical systems.

This is a hands on engineering role suited to someone with experience building and commissioning bespoke test rigs in an R&D or manufacturing environment.

• Build mechanical test rigs in accordance with engineering drawings and plans
• Complete rack wiring and instrumentation installation
• Install plumbing for liquid cooling systems
• Commission and bring test equipment into operation
• Follow established commissioning procedures and safety requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during test rig build and bring up
• Report daily progress to project leadership
• Deliver work to a high standard of quality within project timescales

You will ideally have:

• HNC, HND or equivalent technical engineering experience
• Previous experience building and commissioning test system rigs
• Strong electro mechanical assembly experience
• Experience of rack build, instrumentation and electrical wiring
• Experience with plumbing for industrial or cooling systems
• Experience fault finding and bringing test equipment into service
• Good understanding of safe working practices within engineering environments

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience working with liquid cooling systems
• City & Guilds 2382-th Edition qualification

• 55 per hour Umbrella
• 3 month contract
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge R&D programmes
• Collaborative engineering environment

This opportunity is ideal for a practical Test Systems Engineer, Test Technician or Electro Mechanical Engineer who enjoys building complex test equipment and working within fast paced engineering development programmes.