Engineering Technician – Mechanical

ePropelled; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and training

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

ePropelled in Coventry is seeking an Engineering Technician – Mechanical to support prototype development, assembly, testing, and validation of advanced propulsion and power systems. You will work with mechanical, electronics, and manufacturing engineers to build prototypes and troubleshoot systems throughout the product lifecycle.

This hands-on role suits a practical technician with strong mechanical aptitude, contributing directly to next-generation propulsion technologies and ensuring

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, R&D, or testing environments.
• Hands-on experience with assembling and testing mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in development, assembly, and testing of new prototypes.
• Build, modify, and maintain mechanical prototypes, test rigs, and lab equipment.
• Assist with design verification and validation activities.
• Assemble precision mechanical components and electromechanical assemblies.
• Conduct performance, durability, environmental, and functional tests of mechanical products.
• Install instrumentation and sensors for engineering testing and data collection.
• Record test results and maintain engineering documentation.
• Read and interpret drawings and assembly instructions.
• Support prototype builds and design reviews while complying with safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings & GD&T

Precision measurement

Electrical/mecatronics awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ePropelled flexible technology portfolio represents a major innovation in the market, just as many industries and society as a whole are gearing up for a greener world. We apply our knowledge and experience to create solutions based on in-depth research and thorough testing while looking into the future for inspiration.

Job Description

Job Title

Location: Coventry Innovation Centre
Department: Engineering
Reports To: UK Engineering Director

ePropelled is a leading technology company developing advanced electricpropulsion, power electronics, and energy-efficient motor control solutions foraerospace, industrial, and mobility applications. We are committed todelivering innovative products that redefine performance, efficiency, andsustainability.

RoleSummary

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Engineering Technician –Mechanical to support the design, development, assembly, testing, andvalidation of innovative products and technologies. Working closely withmechanical, electronics, electro-magnetic, and manufacturing engineers, youwill play a key role in building prototypes, conducting tests, preparingengineering equipment, and troubleshooting mechanical systems throughout theproduct development lifecycle.

This role is ideal for a practical technician with strong mechanicalaptitude who enjoys turning engineering concepts into working prototypes andcontributing directly to the development of cutting-edge products.

KeyResponsibilities

• Supportengineers in the development, assembly, and testing of new products andprototype systems.
  
• Build,modify, and maintain mechanical prototypes, fixtures, test rigs, andlaboratory equipment.
  
• Assistwith mechanical design verification and validation activities.
  
• Assembleprecision mechanical components, assemblies, and electromechanicalsystems.
  
• Conductperformance, durability, environmental, and functional testing ofmechanical products and subsystems.
  
• Installinstrumentation and sensors to support engineering testing and datacollection.
  
• Performfault finding, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on prototypeand development hardware.
  
• Supportthe preparation, operation, and maintenance of engineering test facilitiesand equipment.
  
• Readand interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technicalspecifications.
  
• Assistwith the fabrication, machining, modification, and fitting of prototypecomponents.
  
• Accuratelyrecord test results and build data and maintain engineering documentation.
  
• Workwith engineering teams to identify opportunities for product improvementand increased reliability.
  
• Supportprototype build activities, design reviews, and development programmes.
  
• Ensurecompliance with health, safety, quality, and laboratory procedures.
  
• Maintainan organised, safe, and efficient workshop and laboratory environment.
  

Requirements

RequiredQualifications & Experience

• ONC/HNC,Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3+, or equivalent qualification in MechanicalEngineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronic, or a relateddiscipline.
  
• Experienceworking in a mechanical engineering, R&D, product development,manufacturing, or testing environment.
  
• Hands-onexperience assembling and testing mechanical or electromechanical systems.
  
• Abilityto read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, andtechnical documentation.
  
• Competencein the use of workshop tools, measuring equipment, and testinstrumentation.
  
• Practicalexperience with mechanical assembly, fitting, and troubleshootingtechniques.
  
• Strongattention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
• Goodorganisational and communication skills.
  
• Abilityto work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinaryengineering team.
  
• Experiencesupporting the development of motors, propulsion systems, rotatingmachinery, or powertrain products.
  
• Familiaritywith CAD software and engineering drawing packages.
  
• Experienceusing precision measurement equipment such as micrometres, verniers, CMMs,and dial indicators.
  
• Basicmachining skills including drilling, and fabrication.
  
• Knowledgeof materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques.
  
• Experiencewith environmental, vibration, thermal, or endurance testing.
  
• Exposureto aerospace, automotive, industrial, robotics, or electrificationsectors.
  
• Understandingof design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
  

PersonalAttributes

• Strongpractical engineering mindset with excellent hands-on skills.
  
• Enthusiasticand proactive approach to problem-solving.
  
• Abilityto work effectively in a fast-paced product development environment.
  
• Highlevel of precision and attention to detail.
  
• Eagernessto learn and develop technical expertise.
  
• Strongteamwork and communication skills.
  
• Flexibleand adaptable approach to supporting engineering projects.
  

What WeOffer

• Opportunityto work on innovative technologies that are shaping the future ofelectrification and propulsion.
  
• Exposureto the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
  
• Acollaborative and highly skilled engineering environment.
  
• Professionaldevelopment and training opportunities.
  
• Competitivesalary and benefits package.
  
• Theopportunity to have a direct impact on the success of the next-generation products.
  

ePropelled is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicationsfrom all qualified candidates.