Job Description
We are seeking a skilled R&D Technician to join our team at Kenwood Ltd, located in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about innovative product development and laboratory testing.
In this role, you will work on multiple new product development (NPD) projects within our food preparation category. Your key responsibilities include:
* Conducting performance, pre-compliance, and safety tests on products and prototypes.
* Writing technical reports and presenting test results to the team.
* Analysing data to determine failure modes and identify improvement opportunities.
You will also be responsible for maintaining our laboratory facilities, setting up and operating test equipment, and facilitating the manufacture of test jigs and fixtures. Additionally, you will need to plan and organise your workload in the development test laboratory.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have hands-on experience working with laboratory equipment, preferably including high-speed cameras, thermal imaging, noise and vibration analysis tools, temperature and power data acquisition systems, mills, lathes, 3D printers, and testing tools.
A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience is highly desirable. We offer a competitive salary of ££35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience and qualifications. You will also receive excellent benefits, including a contributory pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, and access to a range of wellbeing activities and events.