R&D Technician — Prototype & Product Testing

Prime Appointments Ltd; Braintree; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in Braintree is seeking a hands-on R&D Technician to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. The role covers prototype assembly, product testing and manufacturing support, working closely with the R&D and Production teams to develop new products and improve existing designs.

You'll set up test rigs, document results and help resolve practical engineering challenges, with opportunities to contribute to product development and quality improvements on a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an engineering, manufacturing or technical assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using workshop tools and test equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and modify engineering prototypes
• Set up and carry out product testing, recording results
• Build and modify test rigs and fixtures
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and technical documentation
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing improvements
• Investigate and resolve assembly and production issues
• Provide technical support and guidance to production colleagues

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Workshop tools & test equipment

Manufacturing & assembly processes

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 3) or equivalent

Tools

Workshop tools

Test equipment

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd in Braintree is seeking a hands-on R&D Technician to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. The role covers prototype assembly, product testing and manufacturing support, working closely with the R&D and Production teams to develop new products and improve existing designs.

You'll set up test rigs, document results and help resolve practical engineering challenges, with opportunities to contribute to product development and quality improvements on a