Graduate Research And Technology Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Treoes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is seeking a Graduate Research & Technology Engineer in Bridgend, South Wales. The role involves assisting with wire samples services, processing samples, and maintaining the wire samples database.

You will support the Applications Facility and work on applied research projects using cutting‑edge technologies for future system development. Responsibilities include supervising system setup for Job Shop Service, collaborating with Sales/Marketing on equipment demonstrations,

Qualifications

• New physics or chemistry graduate seeking a role in R&D manufacturing.
• Willing to work on research projects and support wire samples services.
• Interest in aviation industry and enabling technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the efficient running of wire samples services: processing samples, providing reports and maintaining the wire samples database.
• Work with the Head of R&T on the effective set-up and use of the Applications Facility.
• Plan and undertake applied research projects using enabling technologies to support future development of systems and products.
• Support and coordinate the Job Shop Service, acting as supervisor for system set-up, service, maintenance and operations support.
• Collaborate with other department teams, maintain and configure facilities for applications assessment and project work.
• Be responsible for wire inventory, noting current stock of aerospace wire and cables in-house for samples and R&T/Engineering needs.
• Test and evaluate third party equipment and in-house developed equipment; collect data and report findings.
• Contribute to data collection and analysis of research outcomes.

Job description

Graduate Research & Technology Engineer

Up to £34,000 + company pension an company performance bonus

Bridgend, South Wales

Are you a new physics or chemistry graduate on the lookout for an exciting new role with an industry leading, cutting edge manufacturer? Does the thought of working on a number of new projects for the aviation industry appeal to you?

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate Research & Technology Engineer to support the team in the implementation of research, technology and development work and undertaking research projects.

As Graduate Research and Technology Engineer you will:

• Assist with the efficient running of wire samples services; processing samples, providing reports and maintaining the wire samples database.
• Work with the Head of R&T with the effective set-up and use of the Applications Facility.
• Plan and undertake applied research projects utilising the latest enabling technologies to support the future development of our systems and products.
• Support and coordinate the Job Shop Service acting as the supervisor for system set-up, performing service, maintenance and operations support.
• Collaborate and provide support to other department teams. For example, maintain, operate and configure the facilities in support of applications assessment, use of the equipment as part of project work, demonstration of company equipment on behalf of Sales and Marketing.
• Be responsible for wire inventory keeping note of current stock of Aerospace wire and cables kept in-house for samples and R&T / Engineering requirements.
• Test and evaluate equipment; both third party equipment and equipment developed and constructed in-house.
• Collect data from such work, reporting findings and assessing the analysis of the data.

This is a permanent role with a competitive starting salary and a great opportunity to join a leading, forward thinking manufacturer that can offer excellent ongoing learning and development.