R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician

R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician
Peterborough | £26.92 per hour | Inside IR35 | 12-month contract | 5 days onsite

We're looking for an experienced R&D / Test Technician to join an advanced power systems team based in Peterborough.

This is a hands-on role working across a range of powertrain development projects, including E-motor testing, hybrid powertrain development, transmission programmes, new powertrain technologies and test bed activities.

You'll be working closely with engineers and other technicians, carrying out build, strip and rebuild work, testing components and systems, fault finding and diagnostics, as well as reviewing test results and feeding back to the wider engineering team.

What you'll be doing

Carrying out build, strip, measurement and rebuild activities on powertrain and electrification components
Supporting engine, transmission, hybrid and electric motor testing
Operating test beds and associated software and diagnostic equipment
Carrying out electrical safety checks and working with electrical/electronic systems
Diagnosing faults and supporting repair and problem-solving activities
Recording measurements, test results and technical issues
Working from engineering instructions, drawings and test plans
Supporting engineers with data analysis and technical investigations
Raising issues around build and test activities and helping drive improvements
Working closely with internal teams to keep projects moving and deliver testing to required timescales

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have completed a Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience afterwards.

We're particularly interested in technicians with experience in areas such as:

Mechanical fitting and assembly
Electrical/electronic systems
Fault finding and diagnostics
Build, strip, repair and rebuild
Engine, transmission or powertrain testing
Test bed operation and data logging
Working to engineering drawings and technical instructionsExperience with electric motors, hybrid systems, high-voltage systems, transmissions or powertrain development would be useful, although training on internal systems is available.

The details

Location: Peterborough
Rate: £26.92 per hour
Contract: 12 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Working pattern: 5 days onsite
Hours: 37 hours per week
Standard hours: 07:30-16:00
Start: ASAPIf you're a hands-on technician looking for a role where you can work across mechanical, electrical, diagnostic and next-generation powertrain technologies, this could be a good fit
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed