Engineering Development Technician

PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; it is a garage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private healthcare

Company and individual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Job summary

Planet Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Development Technician in Wiltshire. The role focuses on hands-on assembly, development and testing of bespoke equipment.

You will work with engineers to turn designs into functional products and participate across multiple projects. The ideal candidate has practical engineering experience in mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, with strong fault finding and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Practical engineering background with hands-on building and testing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and assembly documentation.
• Willingness to develop and test bespoke equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly of specialist engineering equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, specifications and assembly documentation.
• Assemble and connect electrical components; wire and solder as needed.
• Conduct functional testing and identify potential faults or performance issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting and improving product designs and processes.
• Record test results and maintain technical documentation.
• Support development of assembly and testing procedures and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Prototype development

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Test equipment usage

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or technical qualification

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Engineering Development Technician

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: £30,000-£38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

We are working with an established engineering organisation specialising in the development and manufacture of bespoke technical equipment. They are looking to recruit a practical and technically minded Engineering Development Technician to join their growing technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical engineering background who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving and being involved in the development of specialist engineering products.

Working alongside engineers and other technical specialists, you will support the assembly, development and testing of new equipment, helping turn engineering designs into fully functioning products.

This is a varied position rather than a repetitive production assembly role, offering the opportunity to work on different projects and develop your technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly of specialist engineering equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications and assembly documentation.
• Assemble and connect electrical and electronic components.
• Undertake wiring, soldering and component integration.
• Carry out functional testing and identify potential faults or performance issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
• Work alongside engineers to improve product designs and assembly processes.
• Record test results and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Support the development of assembly and testing procedures.
• Assist with the preparation and development of new equipment.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have a practical engineering background and a genuine interest in working with mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment.

Previous experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Mechanical or electromechanical assembly.
• Electrical wiring and soldering.
• PCB assembly and electronic components.
• Prototype development or product testing.
• Engineering fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Precision engineering or low-volume manufacturing.
• Using test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

We are also happy to consider candidates with an engineering apprenticeship, technical qualifications or strong practical experience who are looking to develop their skills further.

Most importantly, you will have a methodical approach to your work, good attention to detail and the confidence to identify problems and work towards practical solutions.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000-£38,000 depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Company and individual bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.

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Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.