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Environmental & Mechanical Test Engineer in Bolton, Greater Manchester
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£30.45 - £33.60 per hourContract
ContractJob title - Environmental and Mechanical Test Engineer
Location - Bolton
Duration - 6 months (could be changed to 12)
Pay rate - £30.45 - £33.60 Umbrella
Due to the industry, you must have security clearance.
We have has an exciting role come up with one of our large st Defence clients in the UK! They are seeking an Environmental & Mechanical Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering organisation supporting environmental and mechanical testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies.
The Role:
* Supporting test facility introduction and ensuring that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, generating risk assessments, supporting test specifications and operator instructions.
* Supporting ESS (Environmental Stress Screening) and mechanical test with diagnosis of production test equipment issues in conjunction with the Calibration & Maintenance department.
* Supporting ESS and Operations with day-to-day support of test equipment. Setting up test equipment (loading test fixtures / cables) and assisting with new product introduction.
What are we looking for?
* HNC/HND level of qualifications or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject.
* An understanding of thermal, vibration and mechanical (e.g. C of G, pressure) test principles and test equipment.
* Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
* Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail and a supportive, collaborative approach to working in a technical team.
* Ability to diagnose faults and conduct methodical investigations; assisting the ESS team with implementing solutions.
* Experience working within a mechanical environment (e.g. experience with torque tooling) and proven practical experience.
* Whilst not essential, experience in developing, deploying and supporting environmental and vibration test facilities would be beneficial.
* Previous experience using PC-based vibration control systems would also be beneficial (such as DataPhysics).
* Experience using Eurotherm thermal controllers would also be beneficial.
* A flexible, adaptable test engineer, able to work autonomously or in a small team, and often under pressure to deliver.
If you feel this is the role for you, please get in touch!
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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