Electronic Component Test Technician

Electronic Component Test Technician Peterborough (Site based) Initial 12 Month Contract - expected to be rolling contract thereafter 37 Hours a week Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-1pm Up to £18.25p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £24.77p/h Umbrella An exciting opportunity to join a team within the Research & Development Centre in Peterborough. If you have experience using hand tools, engine testing, or soldering of electronic components, this could be a great role for you. What the Component Test Technician will do: * Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area * Assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future product working predominantly with engine components or systems to validate for performance and durability * Operate test equipment and conducts investigation as directed by an engineer to obtain, analyse and summarise data * Records evaluation results in appropriate form (curves, charts, tables, sketches, photographs) with the appropriate tools (hardcopy, software, etc.) to engineer for inclusion in technical reports. Depending on experience and demonstrated skills, may handle limited objective, moderately complex jobs without engineer’s guidance * Have direct contact with components working in the lab and with test rigs; observing, operating and testing the product or component, together with recording of various test data measurement points What the Component Test Technician Will Need: * Have experience in a fuel Injection department * Have experience of engine component testing * Have experience of laying strain gauges, soldering of electronic components, instrumentation set up, software and basic data capture * Experience using ultrasonic bolt monitoring equipment * Slip Torque testing * The ability to use hand/power tools and lifting equipment To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted. The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates