Development Test Technician

Competitive Salary + pension + 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

OLEO International a trading division of TA Savery & Co Limited has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Test Technician to join our development team based in Coventry.

As a company we are a World leader in the design and manufacture of safety critical equipment used in a wide range of applications in the Rail, Elevator and Industrial sectors.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Principal Engineer you will be responsible for setting up and testing systems for rail / elevator buffers, couplers, and end stop assemblies. The role will cover all aspects of test development including; supporting Engineers in requirement definition, test process validation and hardware specification.

You’ll be part of the T.A. Savery & Co Ltd. UKAS accredited test team that is expanding to deliver greater capability and to verify Oleo International Ltd product ranges.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and perform product tests.
• Assist in the specification and set up of new test fixtures.
• Conduct a range of product tests including static, quasi-static, dynamic, durability and environmental.
• Work in accordance with Engineering / Test procedures as well as with QS9001 and ISO17025 requirements.
• Strip, examine and assemble mechanical test sample parts and fixtures.
• Set up test instrumentation on test samples and rigs whilst monitoring test rig condition for safety and performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on test rigs and equipment.
• Calibrate test instruments and document test procedures.
• Identify and advise Engineers on product manufacturing and performance issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Possess a formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Practical experience working within a mechanical product test laboratory, setting up and monitoring mechanical tests such as strength, durability and environmental etc.
• Familiar with mechanical test instruments – load cells, accelerometers, pressure transducers, LVDT's etc.
• Ability to calibrate measurement equipment.
• A familiarity with hydraulics, hydraulic mechanisms and test equipment is advantageous.
• Experienced in the assembly and disassembly of complex mechanical components.
• Competent in reading engineering drawings.

If you are interested in applying for the above position please email your CV to: richard.edwards@oleo-savery.com

Oleo International is an equal opportunities Employer

*No agencies please.

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