Development & Test Technician

Cranleigh Scientific; Waverley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

H-Power is seeking a practical, mechanically minded Development & Test Technician to help build, test and commission its HY-5 ammonia cracker technology. You’ll work across the Development and Verification team, assembling and testing test rigs, setting up instrumentation and investigating faults.

The role covers laboratory, build and test areas with safety training provided. You will contribute to data analysis, fault-finding and improvements to test methods.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing, development or laboratory engineering.
• Experience building, modifying or testing equipment, prototypes or test rigs.
• A mechanical mindset with practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable following engineering drawings, procedures and test instructions.
• Some understanding of pipework, instrumentation, fluid systems or measurement equipment.
• A methodical, safety-conscious approach with good attention to detail.
• An apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND or equivalent practical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and modify prototype systems, subsystems and laboratory test rigs.
• Support the commissioning and development testing of the HY-5 ammonia cracker.
• Assemble and test reactor components, gas systems and associated equipment.
• Set up instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.
• Monitor and record temperature, pressure, flow and gas-leakage data.
• Identify faults and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Accurately record test results, observations and anomalies.
• Maintain test equipment and contribute to safe systems of work.
• Support improvements to test methods, equipment and laboratory practices.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical assembly

Testing and development

Fault-finding and problem-solving

Engineering drawings and procedures

Instrumentation & data-acquisition

Safety-conscious approach

Practical engineering experience

Education

Apprenticeship / NVQ / BTEC / HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

The Role

H-Power is looking for a practical, mechanically minded Development & Test Technician to help build, test and commission its HY-5 ammonia cracker technology.

You’ll working as part of the Development and Verification team, across laboratory, build and test areas assembling and modifying test rigs, running development tests, setting up instrumentation and investigating faults.

The work covers subsystems, reactor assemblies and gas systems, including high-pressure reactor test rigs. Previous gas or hydrogen experience would be useful but isn’t essential, as full gas-safety and product training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and modify prototype systems, subsystems and laboratory test rigs.


• Support the commissioning and development testing of the HY-5 ammonia cracker.


• Assemble and test reactor components, gas systems and associated equipment.


• Set up instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment.


• Monitor and record temperature, pressure, flow and gas-leakage data.


• Identify faults and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.


• Accurately record test results, observations and anomalies.


• Maintain test equipment and contribute to safe systems of work.


• Support improvements to test methods, equipment and laboratory practices.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing, development or laboratory engineering.


• Experience building, modifying or testing equipment, prototypes or test rigs.


• A mechanical mindset with practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• Comfortable following engineering drawings, procedures and test instructions.


• Some understanding of pipework, instrumentation, fluid systems or measurement equipment.


• A methodical, safety-conscious approach with good attention to detail.


• An apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND or equivalent practical engineering experience.


• Able to travel independently to H-Power’s Dunsfold facility due to its location; access to your own transport is essential.