R&D Test Systems Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 64,747 - 86,788; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£55 per hour Umbrella

3 month contract

Opportunity to work on cutting edge R

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced R&D Test Systems Engineer for a 3 month contract in Gloucestershire. The role involves hands-on build and commissioning of bespoke test equipment used to validate complex electro-mechanical systems.

It suits someone with proven experience in R&D or manufacturing test rigs. The candidate will build mechanical rigs, wire racks, install instrumentation and cooling plumbing, and bring equipment online while following safety procedures and

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or equivalent technical engineering experience.
• Experience building and commissioning test system rigs.
• Strong electro mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience with rack build, instrumentation and electrical wiring.
• Experience with plumbing for cooling systems.
• Experience fault finding and bringing test equipment into service.
• Good understanding of safe working practices within engineering environments.
• Desirable: City & Guilds qualification.
• Desirable: Liquid cooling systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical test rigs in accordance with engineering drawings and plans.
• Complete rack wiring and instrumentation installation.
• Install plumbing for liquid cooling systems.
• Commission and bring test equipment into operation.
• Follow established commissioning procedures and safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during test rig build and bring up.
• Report daily progress to project leadership.
• Deliver work to a high standard of quality within project timescales.

Skills

HNC/HND

Test rig build

Rack wiring & instrumentation

Liquid cooling plumbing

Test equipment commissioning

Fault finding

Safe working practices

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Instrumentation

Electrical wiring

Liquid cooling systems

Job description

Location: Bishops Cleeve, Gloucestershire

Rate: £55 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Engineering / Research & Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced R&D Test Systems Engineer to support the delivery of advanced engineering programmes. This short term contract will see you playing a key role in the build and commissioning of specialist test equipment used to validate complex electro mechanical systems.

This is a hands on engineering role suited to someone with experience building and commissioning bespoke test rigs in an R&D or manufacturing environment.

What you will be doing

• Build mechanical test rigs in accordance with engineering drawings and plans
• Complete rack wiring and instrumentation installation
• Install plumbing for liquid cooling systems
• Commission and bring test equipment into operation
• Follow established commissioning procedures and safety requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during test rig build and bring up
• Report daily progress to project leadership
• Deliver work to a high standard of quality within project timescales

Skills and experience

• HNC, HND or equivalent technical engineering experience
• Previous experience building and commissioning test system rigs
• Strong electro mechanical assembly experience
• Experience of rack build, instrumentation and electrical wiring
• Experience with plumbing for industrial or cooling systems
• Experience fault finding and bringing test equipment into service
• Good understanding of safe working practices within engineering environments

Desirable experience includes

• Experience working with liquid cooling systems
• City & Guilds qualification

What's on offer

• £55 per hour Umbrella
• 3 month contract
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge R&D programmes
• Collaborative engineering environment