REQ ID: 128030
JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technician
SALARY: £47,344

POSTING START DATE: 21/02/2025
POSTING END DATE: 07/03/2025
LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

This Role is required to provide Technical Support to the EPMC, related to the production of EDU and Battery. The main activities will be carrying out metallurgical, chemical and radiographic analysis on EDU, battery, frame extrusions and transmission materials, to confirm drawing specifications are met; as well as performing cleanliness testing, and analysing contaminants from this and other test points in the EPMC.  As the EPMC matures, the role may also carry out scheduled spot-audit testing on supplied parts.  On completion of testing, the Role will complete test reports as required and feedback results to customers, escalating issues as necessary, and interrogating SPC data to identify trends.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Use metallurgical prep and test equipment to assess any component according to standard test processes, as required by Engineering specification or drawing; or to support diagnosis of a failure or non-conformance
• Carry out routine Quality Control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly
• Perform radiographic analysis of components
• Write test reports and communicate clearly with customers throughout the business
• Create test plans based on ISO standards
• Routinely review data and maintain statistical reports, to understand capability and ensure variance is understood and controlled

WHAT YOU NEED

• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc). 
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, including heat treatment, and experience in applying this know-how.  Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications. Can interpret Metallic microstructures.
• Working knowledge of Laboratory safety practices, able to act on potential concerns
• Use of investigative techniques (Quality tools) to identify and solve problems
• Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as SPC software such as Minitab, including for data manipulation and interrogation.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025, familiarity with IATF or ISO/TS16949, confident in principles of

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

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