R&D Test Engineer

Pinnacle Recruitment & Selection; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

R&D Test Engineer whose test background has been acquired in an R&D environment is sought by a global leading developer of machines for the healthcare and life science sectors. The machines incorporate input from Engineers from a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electronic, electrical, and refrigeration.

Contributing to a major multi-million Euro development project, the R&D Test Engineer will perform the following duties:

1. Perform experiments and test procedures on prototype and production devices, developing and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
2. Support prototypes and test equipment building involving mechanical, refrigeration, electrical installation as well as use of PC-based applications.
3. Identify problems and implement satisfactory solutions for testing.
4. Discuss results with Engineers across all disciplines, interpreting technical data and producing test results analyses and conclusions.
5. Actively participate in project meetings.

Your extensive R&D Test Engineer experience in R&D laboratories enables you to create test methodologies and build appropriate test jigs. You have good hand-to-eye coordination and dexterity to use technical equipment with accuracy.

Attention to detail, good time management and focus, and excellent communication skills are all essential qualities, as is the ability to work as a team player amongst multi-disciplined R&D Engineers to ensure that project goals are achieved.

You should also be proven in your ability to produce technical reports, communicating the findings to colleagues.

The R&D Test Engineer should be qualified to Degree level or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering.