Development Engineer

 

Description:


JCB designs and manufactures a range of earthmoving machines that are packed with technology and sold worldwide. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Engineer to join our Wheeled Loader and Telemaster Engineering team and play a key role in developing our future product range. Reporting to the Test and Development Manager, the successful candidate will join a hands-on and focussed team with a real passion for the products we make and a desire to continually evolve and innovate.

Your Responsibilities as a Development Engineer:

As a Development Engineer, you will:

 

  • Have ownership and responsibility for completion of testing and development activities on new product designs, systems, and components from project beginnings right through to Engineering Sign Off.
  • Play an active role in supporting the daily and medium-term activities within our experimental workshop.
  • Analyse test data with a rigorous, yet pragmatic approach.
  • Present to both colleagues, senior management, and external suppliers.
  • Assist with the development of software and tuning of associated parameters to optimise machine control systems.
  • Conduct machine performance and efficiency testing.
  • Be required to design, commission, and operate test rigs
  • Be able to write timely and accurate test and development reports

     

About you:

 

  • Degree / HND in Mechanical Engineering or have equivalent experience
  • Experience in the design/development of off highway vehicles including familiarity with test processes for heavy-duty machinery / off-highway equipment.
  • Good working knowledge of drivetrain, hydraulics, and electrical/electronic systems
  • Capable of a high standard of technical writing
  • Demonstrate a sound grasp of engineering principles
  • Strong communication skills and be comfortable working independently and as a member of a team.
  • A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, coupled with a sense of urgency and desire to succeed

Organization JCB
Industry Engineering Jobs
Occupational Category Development Engineer
Job Location Manchester,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2023-10-13 5:31 pm
Expires on 2024-12-23