Jackie Kerr Recruitment - Engineering and Manufacturing
Engineering Development Technician
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Engineering Development Technician
Westbury, Wiltshire
£32,000 - £38,000 Per Annum + Excellent Benefits!
We at JKR are recruiting for an Engineering Development Technician to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing company!
Engineering Development Technician Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a practical, technically minded individual to work on the development, assembly and testing of complex electromechanical products. Working closely with Project Engineers, you will help turn new engineering designs into fully functioning prototypes, supporting projects from initial design through to manufacture and testing. The role offers plenty of variety, involving precision mechanical assembly, electrical and electronic systems, fault finding and practical problem solving.
Engineering Development Technician Responsibilities
- Review new engineering designs and provide practical input on assembly, functionality, component selection and testability
- Support the planning and preparation of prototype and development builds
- Carry out precision mechanical assembly using engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation
- Assemble, connect and test electrical and electronic components, including PCBs, sensors and wiring
- Inspect components and assemblies, identifying potential manufacturing, design or quality issues
- Carry out development, functional and acceptance testing using specialist test equipment and software
- Work alongside Project Engineers to investigate technical problems and develop practical solutions
- Develop and document assembly procedures, testing processes and technical results to support future production
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Engineering Development Technician Ideal Candidate
- Strong practical and mechanical aptitude with a genuine interest in engineering
- A logical and methodical approach to fault finding and problem solving
- An interest in working across mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
- Confident working independently and taking responsibility for practical tasks
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements
Engineering Development Technician Experience Required
- Precision mechanical assembly and electromechanical equipment
- Electrical wiring, connectors and cable assemblies
- Soldering and working with PCB assemblies
- Electrical test equipment, including multimeters, power supplies and oscilloscopes
- Sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
- Prototype development, functional testing and fault finding
- Low-volume engineering manufacturing environments
Our client is happy to consider both experienced Technicians and individuals earlier in their engineering careers who can demonstrate strong technical aptitude and a practical approach to problem solving.
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Working Hours / Benefits
- Salary of £32,000 - £38,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Monday to Friday working hours, 40 hours per week
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
- BUPA health insurance
- Company and personal bonus scheme of up to 10%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
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