R&D Technician (Automotive) 6814

R&D Technician (Automotive) 6814

Location: Gloucester

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
 

Key Responsibilities of a R&D Technician:

• Support the development of new automotive products from concept through to production
• Build and assemble prototype components for testing and evaluation
• Test and validate products including valves, intercoolers, air intake systems and actuators
• Support dyno, vehicle and bench testing activities
• Fit products to customer vehicles where required
• Assist with product improvement and ongoing development projects
• Produce clear technical feedback and reports following testing and development work
• Work closely with design, CNC, fabrication and production teams to transition products into production
   

Key Skills of a R&D Technician:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering skills
• Previous experience within an automotive or motorsport environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Confident using workshop equipment and measuring tools
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Organised, methodical and able to work independently or within a team
• Experience with TIG welding, fabrication or CNC environments would be advantageous but not essential
   

To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to zee.powell@first-base.co.uk or call Zee Powell on 01453 755330.

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