Test Technician - West Midlands (KYU-100599)

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Test Technician
West Midlands, England

Job Profile:
This position is responsible for providing support to the engineering team. It is a hands-on job that will include performance checking of samples, testing Electric Power Steering systems using mechanical and electrical test rigs and conducting follow-up evaluation work. The job demands sufficient computer literacy for logging / analysing test results, and the verification and reporting of results.
Principal Accountabilities:
To provide technical support in validating the product and it s subcomponents throughout all stages of its development.
Perform assigned tests on existing test equipment, including mechanical and electronic set-up of test samples, in line with the requirements of the Quality Manual, Customer Specifications and Test Equipment Work Instructions
Be familiar with and supportive of test documentation such as timing plans, progress records, run sheets and fault reports.
Be familiar and supportive of the Test Department quality procedures.
Be familiar with and maintain equipment stores, including rig spares, test fixtures and test equipment.
Support and familiarity with department sample handling systems, including sample identification and calibration control.
Key Skills/Personal Characteristics: -
Ideally time serviced apprentice with a background in testing high accuracy sub-assemblies.
Practical person with a flexible and willing approach
Understanding of basic electro-mechanical and test principles.
Good organisational skills
PC literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Familiar with working within a quality system such as ISO 17025 or 16949.
A good communicator who is comfortable at all levels and with customers
A teamplayer who is willing to travel abroad occasionally, work shifts and overtime, sometimes at short notice
Experience of hydraulic equipment and control systems is desirable

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.