Research and Development Technician

Research & Development TechnicianLocation: Redditch, Worcestershire Salary: £40,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday | Day Shift | Flexi-Time An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research & Development Technician to join a leading engineering manufacturer. Working within the high-pressure engineering team, you'll be responsible for building, testing and validating prototype compressors, supporting new product development and helping bring innovative designs into production. Key Responsibilities: • Build and assemble prototype compressors, test rigs, jigs and fixtures. • Machine and modify components to support product development. • Carry out product testing and validation to ensure performance and specification requirements are met. • Record and analyse test data, producing technical reports to support engineering improvements. • Support the transition of new products from prototype through to production. • Investigate product issues and recommend engineering improvements. • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams. Requirements: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design, or HND/NVQ Level 4 with relevant experience. • Minimum 2 years' experience in rotating machinery or machinery development. • Mechanical engineering and manufacturing experience. • Knowledge of AC electrical systems and data acquisition. • Pneumatic systems knowledge is desirable. • Strong mechanical assembly and problem-solving skills. • Good Microsoft Office skills. • Full UK driving licence. Benefits: • £40,000 starting salary • Monday to Friday with flexi-time • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays • Option to buy an additional 5 days' holiday • 7% employer pension contribution • Westfield Health Cash Plan • 4x salary life assurance • Cycle to Work Scheme • Electric Car Scheme • Share Scheme • Costco Gold Membership • Employee Assistance Programme • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking to work on innovative product development within a supportive and forward-thinking engineering environment.