Prototype Build Technician - Washington, United Kingdom - Kelly Services

Kelly Services

Verified Company

Washington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Prototype Build Technician:

Tyne and Wear_

Our client is one of the UKs leading Automotive Engineering companies and they are looking for a highly skilled Prototype Build Technician to come and join their team

Main Purpose of Role:

Supporting product development activities, you will be responsible for preparing and building prototype motors. Prepare and set up test equipment, including hardware and software.

Key Activities:

Mechanical and Electric assembly. Working closely with our design teams. You will be involved in hands on assembly, feeding back to the design team whenever you encounter issues or problems. Support planning & procurement of new equipment.
Rapidly design and manufacture one off prototypes.
Prepare and set up test equipment, including hardware and software
Confirm test equipment continues to function correctly and maintain accuracy of test results
Ensure data is stored correctly and appropriate records are maintained
Complete individual tests to support the product develop aims and with appropriate levels of accuracy
Always work within Health and Safety requirements for yourself and others
Work with the Test & Development team, delegating tasks or completing hands on work as appropriate
Prepare technical reports and presentations especially regarding test facility topics
UK travel, in line with customer requirements
Liaise with external suppliers and customers as required

Experience Required:

Hands on experience in building electromechanical systems in a heavily controlled industry
Electric motors, transmissions and/or power electronics is ideal
Highly dynamic or rotating machines is desirable
Automotive, commercial vehicles or rail sectors is desirable especially within powertrain systems
Read engineering drawings and understand engineering fundamentals.
Engaging with external testing houses for the provision of services not supported inhouse
Creation of test procedures and interpreting standard tests

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