Contractor - Technician - Mechanical

Overview

Contract Mechanical Technician assembling test engines, rigs, pipework and related systems.

Key Responsibilities

• pipework installation
• test rig manufacture
• driveline installation
• manifold fabrication
• engine mounting
• equipment overhaul

Tasks

-Installation of fluid and gas pipework systems (oil and water, potentially liquid and gaseous fuels dependent on suitable skills, training and experience). This work can include both low- and high-pressure systems, considering the test and safety requirements for temperature, pressure and system layout. -Manufacture test rigs and installation of various types of measurement probes, transducers and flowmeters. -Installation of driveline components to exacting and safe standards. -Fabrication, including the manufacture of exhaust and inlet manifold systems and interconnecting ductwork in various materials. Various jigging, bending, sheet metal joining techniques. -Mounting of test engines / motors / fuel cells and or dynamometers. -To strip down and report on the condition of a wide range of pumps, valves, heat exchangers and other testbed equipment. To advise on spare parts and to rebuild to a high standard.

Requirements

• mechanical assembly
• hybrid vehicles
• manual machining
• engineering drawings
• sheet metal
• welding

What You Bring

-Demonstrable, practical experience in the assembly / disassembly of mechanical components & assemblies. -Activities related to hybrid and electric vehicles, such as work on motors, transmissions and battery packs, may also be required of applicants with suitable skills, training and experience. -Practically orientated and capable of contributing to the technical approach used to achieve the customer objectives. Having a disciplined approach to work with pride in their achievements. -A detailed and methodical approach, with the flexibility to adapt to changing situations and requirements. -Able to work individually and as part of a team in a challenging environment, to meet tight deadlines and the needs of demanding customers. -Ricardo value flexibility in their workforce – a willingness to work outside normal working hours when required (long or shifted days / weekend working) would be desirable. -Similarly, candidates with experience in other fields, such as engine build, vehicle maintenance or instrumentation would be at an advantage. -Demonstrable, practical experience in the use of manual machining techniques including setting & operating lathes, drilling machines, metal saws linishing & grinding machines. -PC Skills including Word and Excel are desirable. -The ability to read & interpret engineering drawings & schematics & use common hand measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier callipers, clocks, gauges & laser alignment equipment essential. -Demonstrable, practical experience in the use of sheet metal fabrication equipment including guillotine, roller, folding & punching equipment. -Demonstrable, practical experience in the use of electric & gas welding equipment including TIG, MIG Oxy Fuel & Plasma cutting equipment.

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About Ricardo Plc

-Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse. -Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy. -Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment. -Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments. -Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation. -Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.

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