Mechanical Test Technician

H-Power; Waverley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

H-Power is seeking a pragmatic Development & Test Technician to build, test and commission its HY-5 ammonia cracker. You will join the Development and Verification team across lab, build and test areas, assembling test rigs, running tests and recording data.

Experience with gas systems is beneficial but training will be provided. You may need to travel to H-Power’s Dunsfold facility; transport access is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical assembly, testing or lab engineering experience.
• Experience building, modifying or testing equipment or test rigs.
• Mechanical mindset with fault-finding and problem solving.
• Able to follow engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Understanding of pipework, instrumentation or fluid systems.
• Safety-conscious with attention to detail.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and modify prototype systems, subsystems and laboratory test rigs.
• Support commissioning and development testing of the HY-5 ammonia cracker.
• Assemble and test reactor components, gas systems and 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

Mechanical assembly

Test rigs

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Pipework awareness

Safety mindset

Engineering apprenticeship

Education

Apprenticeship 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.

H-Power has appointed Cranleigh STEM as its exclusive RPO recruitment partner. To find out more or apply, contact Lewis at Cranleigh STEM directly at [e-mail]