Mechanical Test Engineer - Nights Monday to Thursday 35-40k OTE Up to 52k incl Shift Allowance + Company Pension + EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme8:30pm - 6:45am Monday to Wednesday and 8:30pm - 6:35am ThursdayNorthamptonshireThe CompanyOur client are part of a world leading test and inspection organisation with some 25,000 strong global presence. The business provides a wide range of bespoke and technical mechanical tests for customers across the automotive, aerospace, medical and many other sectors.Due to expansion and investment the business is growing their team at their purpose built testing facility in Northamptonshire the company are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer with immediate effect, your role will be to ensure that the tests run smoothly and successfully and are recorded with high levels of accuracy and to correct standards.The RoleThe Test Engineer will spend the first 2-4 months initially shadowing other Test Engineers across the AM, Day or PM shift before moving onto running the Night shift for the lab.The Site Has One Of Europe s Largest Test Chambers For The Testing Of EV Batteries With Range Of Tests IncludingClimaticVibrations testsSalt corrosionShock TestingThe Test Engineer WillReceive Kick-Off for testing project from Project manager / Lab supervisor.Design instrumentation required and control strategy for each test taking placeReport testing project status to the Project Manager / Lab supervisor.Carry out tests set ups and test execution. (Test technician for support available)Creation of test project reports. Monitor and identify correct operation of test equipment, cables, and report failures.Monitor needs for lab equipment and report to the Laboratory Supervisor for acquisitionOnce the Mechanical Test Engineer is sufficiently trained, you will move onto the newly set up Night shift.The CandidateFor this Mechanical Test Engineer role the client is looking for:Someone with exposure to mechanical engineering from either a test, production engineering, development or design background.A supporting mechanical engineering qualification of HNC or aboveSomeone with strong attention to detailSomeone comfortable working on a night shift as the sole TechnicianThe BenefitsFor This Mechanical Test Engineer Role, You Will Receive 35-40K30% Shift allowance on nights - OTE up to 52kCompany contributory pension schemeSalary sacrifice electric vehicle purchase optionNight shift hours are 8:30pm - 6:45am Monday to Wednesday and 8:30pm - 6:35am Thursday with a 50 minute break.In return, our client is offering a competitive package and a friendly, stable working environment. Please click apply to begin your application process.ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis - for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation











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