Catfoss Recruitment Ltd
About the Role:
Catfoss Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading R&D company to recruit a skilled Instrumentation Engineer for their growing team. This key role focuses on the manufacture and installation of instrumentation for R&D testing facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manufacture bespoke wiring looms and assemblies from circuit drawings.
- Hand solder fine components on test models.
- Install and wire miniature strain gauges.
- Calibrate, maintain, test, and troubleshoot sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition systems.
- Specify instrumentation based on customer requirements.
- Support instrumentation design and integration into models and test rigs.
- Collaborate with teams to assemble models and rigs to quality standards.
- Provide instrumentation support across all test facilities.
- Assist in the operation of test facilities.
- Maintain instrumentation hardware and records.
- Install optical measurement systems.
- Recommend design, process, or hardware modifications for continuous improvement.
- Manage general departmental duties, including record maintenance, model storage, and equipment/rig maintenance.
- Adhere to company Health & Safety policies and Quality Standards.
- Work in confined spaces and at heights.
- Adaptable to shift working patterns and overtime as required.
- Complete necessary training to maintain safe working practices.
Skills and Expertise:
- Experienced time-served technician.
- HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
- Experience in R&D and/or commercial environments.
- Strong practical skills in instrumentation, installation, and calibration.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Teamwork and communication skills.
Job Facilities/Benefits:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Free parking.
- Employee assistance program.
- Optional sharesave scheme.
- Private health insurance.
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service).
Why Join Us:
Join a successful and highly skilled engineering company. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading R&D team, with the potential for professional growth and development. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to innovative projects.