Development Technician

Overview

Location:

Peterborough
Shift Pattern:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30 pm, Fridays 8am
-1pm
Rate: £32.50/ hour (Umbrella inside IR35) or PAYE £23.50/ hour
Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend)
We are looking for a hands-on technician who installs, sets up, and tests prototype engines and electric motors used in heavy machinery to make sure they work safely and correctly before going into mass production.

• Taking new or experimental engines (both diesel and electric) and installing them into heavy machines.
• Setting up with sensors (thermocouples, pressure gauges, speed trackers) to collect data while the machine is running, and then diagnose any faults.
• Modifying any parts that don t fit using engineering drawings to weld, machine, or build custom wiring looms.
• The company is ramping up development on next-generation engines and electric vehicles. Development technicians will be rotating between the different workshops to help build and validate entirely new types of machinery.

• 4+ years  experience in engine, automotive or heavy machinery testing.
• Experience working in a workshop environment, testing or maintenance.
• Ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship
• Demonstrable high level of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic aptitude with a good working knowledge of powertrains and machines.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures.
• Good working knowledge of instrumentation.
• Ability to use hand/power tools, lifting and welding equipment.