Test & Validation Engineer
Location: Peterborough PE1
Salary: £26.05 p/h PAYE / £35.00 p/h Umbrella (inside IR35)
Term: 12 Month contract likely to extend

The role: As a proving test and validation engineer working on global engine development, involved in a variety of engine installation and test projects into off-highway machines and generator sets. Primarily covering mechanical and electrical engine to machine integration, shakedown and test.

Duties/Responsibilities may include:

• Adhere to the Organisations health and safety policy and safe working practices.
• Effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
• Operate a multitude of different off-highway vehicles including but not limited to, Hydraulic Excavators, Back-hoe Loaders, Telehandlers, Track Type Tractors.
• Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both engine and machine.
• Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical and hydraulic)
• Produce electrical looms to interface engine and machine.
• Travel to various off site test and development facilities (some overseas).
• Keep in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM)
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe

Skills, experience & qualifications:

• Engineering qualification preferably electrical or mechanical
• Effectively communication skills with team members, customers, and suppliers.
• High level of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic aptitude
• Good working knowledge of engines and machines.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and its application.
• Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities.
• Good PC skills, ability to use Microsoft Office and designed software.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Previous experience in use of CANape
• Good machine/engine hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and diagnostic/problem solving skills.

If you are interested in this new opportunity, please apply using the button below. Or you can call and speak to Danielle on (phone number removed)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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