Senior Technician

REQ ID: 120115
JOB TITLE: Senior Technician
SALARY: £32,700 - £40,000
POSTING END DATE: 12/02/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon

We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This role is based within the Engineering Laboratories (EL) organisation. EL plays an integral part in physical Verification & Validation (V&V) within the JLR product creation and delivery system. This role is responsible for supporting and delivering physical test activity in a laboratory environment.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

•    Assembly of test rigs and test properties to required specification.
•    Operation of rig control systems to ensure accurate and representative test conditions.
•    Operation of data acquisition and instrumentation systems to enable robust data collection.
•    Carry out rig inspection and maintenance, able to diagnose issues and ensure repairs are made in a timely and robust manner.
•    Conduct inspections of rig and test properties to support identification of issues and root cause.
•    Ensure test process documentation is completed to time and quality e.g. DART reports/records, logs, plans, issues.
•    Responsibility for operational Value Add on your associated rig/facility, accurate record keeping of activities relating to test progress and or delays within standard test management systems. 
•    Coordinate required fixture design and manufacture in conjunction with design team where necessary. 
•    Ensuring regular and informative updates to your Lead Engineer.
•    Be responsible for the health and wellbeing of yourself and others, challenge poor practices and provide the appropriate guidance to others.
•    Actively engage in the continual improvement of laboratory technology and test processes.
•    Adhere to all compliance frameworks including “Quality Management System” IATF 16949, “Environmental” ISO 14001 and “Health & Safety Management System” ISO 45001. Where necessary “Laboratory Standards” ISO 17025.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•    Technical knowledge and experience of test facility operation and test sample preparation.
•    Operational understanding of principals of data acquisition and closed loop control systems.
•    Ability to process associated data and report on findings.
•    Problem-solver with a structured approach in a technical environment.
•    Desire to learn and apply new skills readily shares knowledge with others.
•    A clear communicator.
•    Able to understand engineering terminology and documentation.
•    Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements e.g. Risk Assessments, COSHH etc. 
•    Knowledge of instrumentation calibration processes.
•    Computer literate.
 

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family and membership of a competitive pension plan. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey. 

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage. 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.