Senior Workshop Engineer: Prototyping & Testing

Platform Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer to join an established engineering business in Hertfordshire. You will work on hands-on prototype build, test equipment design and fault diagnosis in a workshop setting.

You'll combine workshop-based engineering with development and testing of complex mechanical equipment, collaborating with a skilled team to improve performance, reliability and safety on varied projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' hands-on engineering experience.
• Experience with specialist machinery or mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of engines, electric motors and drive systems.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Practical machining, fabrication and welding skills.
• Experience testing equipment against defined procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify and test engineering prototypes
• Design and build specialist test equipment
• Conduct product testing and field trials
• Investigate faults and identify root causes
• Operate and maintain workshop machinery and fabrication equipment
• Work with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Specialist machinery experience

Engines & motors knowledge

Hydraulic & electrical systems

Machining & welding

Testing procedures

Job description

Platform Recruitment is seeking a Senior Workshop Engineer to join an established engineering business in Hertfordshire. You will work on hands-on prototype build, test equipment design and fault diagnosis in a workshop setting.

You'll combine workshop-based engineering with development and testing of complex mechanical equipment, collaborating with a skilled team to improve performance, reliability and safety on varied projects.