SEWS-E, established in 1999 is part of Sumitomo Electric Group (SEG). With a turnover in excess of 700M and over 20,000 employees in Europe, in todays automotive industry, SEWS-E products set the standard for excellence, while meeting and exceeding customers expectation of quality, delivery and cost. Sumitomo Electric Group http://sumitomoelectric.com currently operates globally in over 40 countries with 414 subsidiaries and affiliates, across five business segments: Automotive, Industrial Materials, Electronics, Infocommunications, Environment and Energy. We embody and respect the Sumitomo Spirit, which has been handed down over 400 years and is respected to this day: Banji-nissei Do your sincere best, not only in business, but also in every aspect of your life Shinyo-kakujitsu Place importance on integrity and sound management Fusu-furi Do not act rashly or carelessly in pursuit of immoral business. A career with SEWS-E offers a number of exciting and challenging opportunities, with many roles involving international travel. We are always looking for talented individuals who want to develop their careers both locally and globally. The Role The Laboratory Technician will assist with engineering requirements on various projects within the Central Laboratory. They will work closely with team members from both the laboratory, supporting a culture of teamwork and flexibility. Tasks will include but not be limited to: Carry out a wide range of mechanical, environmental, and electrical tests in the laboratory in a professional and timely manner Prepare samples and laboratory equipment for various tests Use testing equipment with a focus on quality and accuracy of measurement Follow Central Laboratory test methods and Customer test specification Record and communicate test results to laboratory management Ensure that the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental standards are always maintained Skills and Qualifications Required Ability to read and understand Test Specifications Knowledge of testing and measuring equipment A basic knowledge of quality systems such as IATF16949 and ISO/IEC 17025 Experience required Basic engineering qualifications preferred, however, not essential Hands on experience of mechanical, environmental or electrical testing within a laboratory environment would be beneficial Special Conditions Must have an existing right to work in the UK Additional Benefits 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays (increase with service) Life assurance Flexible benefits Company pension scheme with 12% employer contribution