Mechanical Trials Technician

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Applied Science Practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We preform research, mathematical modeling, software development and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants and automotive and airborne vehicles.

Military, government, corporate and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Trials Technician to work within our Test and Evaluation (T&E) team that forms part of the larger Applied Science engineering group. The role will be based out of our Dalgety Bay office and will not only support primarily our Defence portfolios maritime T&E work but also travel to support exciting projects both in the UK and further afield.

The role would be ideal for someone with existing T&E experience or strong trade/practical engineering skills who is looking to deploy these skills in a new setting.

The successful candidates will have ideally experience in several of the following areas:

• Preparation and assistance in physical testing of a range of equipment with a good understanding in one or all of the following disciplines, Structural/ Mechanical / Pressure Systems.
• Preparation and assistance in the conduct of a mixture of field test work and laboratory-based tests.
• Good practical experience and skills in the use of general workshop equipment.
• Fork-lift Truck operations
• Banks-person/ Slinging operations
• RIB boat operations and maintenance
• Roles include periods of extensive travel and some irregular working hours.

• Maintenance of a safe working environment and implementing safe working practices
• Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision

• Driving license required for role
• These roles will require the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• Candidates with experience in a laboratory environment would also be considered.

• Educated to at least an HNC level in an engineering related subject and / or successfully completed an apprenticeship with the necessary experience in a relevant engineering related field.

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