Laboratory Technician

Jaguar & Land Rove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted car purchase

Maternity leave policy

Paternity leave policy

Company performance-related bonus

Education and training funding

Employee support networks

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Jaguar Land Rover in Wolverhampton is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC). You will perform metallurgical, chemical and radiographic analyses on EDU, battery components, and related materials to verify drawings and specifications, and to feed back results to customers.

In this role you’ll use test equipment, conduct QC testing, weld and radiographic analysis, and help generate test reports.

Qualifications

• Experience with materials testing equipment.
• Experience with weld analysis (visual and metallurgical).
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium including heat treatment.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Use metallurgical prep and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU and battery assembly.
• Perform visual and metallurgical weld analysis.
• Perform radiographic analysis of components.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job.

Skills

Metallurgical knowledge

Interpreting drawings

Weld analysis

Materials testing equipment

Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering or science

Job description

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technician

SALARY: 48,764

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

This Role is required to provide Technical Support to the EPMC, related to the production of EDU and Battery. The main activities will be carrying out metallurgical, chemical and radiographic analysis on EDU, battery, frame extrusions and transmission materials, to confirm drawing specifications are met; as well as performing cleanliness testing, and analysing contaminants from this and other test points in the EPMC. As the EPMC matures, the role may also carry out scheduled spot-audit testing on supplied parts. On completion of testing, the Role will complete test reports as required and feedback results to customers, escalating issues as necessary, and interrogating SPC data to identify trends.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Use metallurgical prep and test equipment to assess any component according to standard test processes, as required by Engineering specification or drawing; or to support diagnosis of a failure or non-conformance.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU and battery assembly.
• Perform visual and metallurgical weld analysis
• Perform radiographic analysis of components
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment.
• Experience of weld analysis, both visually and from a metallurgical perspective.
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, including heat treatment, and experience in applying this know-how
• Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
• Working knowledge of Laboratory safety practices, able to act on potential concerns
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline

BENEFITS

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

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