R&D Technicians

​Our F1 client is seeking 2 x R&D Technicians to start immediately.

Key Relationships: Production, Sub-Assembly and Car Build Departments

PURPOSE:

* Work with a degree of autonomy obtaining a level of guidance from your line manager and senior and lead engineers to contribute effectively toward the Team and Group objectives

* Take ownership and responsibility of test and turnaround demand assigned by line manager or senior/lead engineers

* Proactively provide support to peers within the group and seek help from other engineers for further support where required

* Contribute to and aid the development of race car performance through R&D activities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To carry out proof testing and legality checking of car components to specified standards

* To carry out development work on car components to specified standards

* To take responsibility for the build and execution of R&D tests including sensor setup, data logging and the post processing of data

* To digitally record and document all critical information and data from tests performed in accordance with the test request and specifications then subsequently integrate this information into company systems and formats for reporting and future recall

* To competently and safely operate all test benches and equipment that are pertinent to your role and any associated software tasks that may be implemented.

* Support requests and test demand as directed by the R&D Test Manager, liaising with engineers from across the company and keeping key stakeholders informed of progress at each stage

* Contribute to the good housekeeping and continuous improvement of the R&D workshop

* To manage own workload effectively, meeting tight deadlines where required and support general departmental workload as required

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

* Possess an excellent working knowledge of assembly techniques for both small and large scale test assemblies

* Possess a thorough understanding of a range of car components, their purpose and the critical performance and reliability aspects of their behaviour

* Continue to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of structural proof testing, durability and fatigue testing and systems sign off and their importance for good reliability of our car at the race track

* Possess an excellent standard of IT literacy in company PLM systems, Microsoft Excel and Word, ATLAS and System Monitor and other data logging packages

* Use initiative and analytical thinking along with a methodical and structured approach to your work

* To be self-motivated and actively motivate peers to thrive in a challenging environment

* Experience in a relevant field within in a Formula One environment / high level Motorsport environment

CV's to nickg@gahl.co.uk