Prototype Mechanical Technician – Testing & Assembly

ePropelled; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

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

This role suits a practical technician with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys turning concepts into working prototypes and contributing to cutting-edge technologies in

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, R&D, product development, manufacturing or testing.
• Hands-on assembling and testing mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T symbols.
• Competent with workshop tools, measuring equipment and test instrumentation.
• Experience with motors, propulsion systems, rotating machinery or powertrain.
• Familiarity with CAD software and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
• Experience with environmental, vibration, thermal or endurance testing.
• Exposure to aerospace, automotive, industrial, robotics or electrification sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support development, assembly and testing of new prototypes.
• Build, modify and maintain mechanical prototypes, fixtures and test rigs.
• Assist with mechanical design verification and validation activities.
• Assemble precision mechanical components and electromechanical systems.
• Conduct performance and durability testing of mechanical products.
• Install instrumentation and sensors for testing and data collection.
• Record test results and maintain engineering documentation.
• Work with teams to identify product improvements and reliability gains.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Reading drawings

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

ONC/HNC/NVQ3+

Tools

CAD software

Measuring equipment

CMMs

Dial indicators

Basic machining

Job description

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

This role suits a practical technician with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys turning concepts into working prototypes and contributing to cutting-edge technologies in