R & D Test Engineer

Would you like to work for a company who has made it its mission to make a contribution to improving human living conditions? With around 5,000 employees worldwide Eppendorf is a leading Life Sciences company. We develop and distribute devices, consumables and services for use in laboratories worldwide. Our daily work is characterized by our principle: Collaborate on new ideas. You would like to take responsibility and help to make a difference in an experienced international company? Exciting tasks combined with a positive and affirmative working environment await you at Eppendorf. You are also motivated by technical challenges? Then apply now!

Your challenges

• Perform experiments and test procedures on prototype and production devices. Develop and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Support prototypes and test equipment building involving mechanical, refrigeration, electrical installation as well as use of PC based applications.
• Identify problems, utilize methods for diagnosis and target implementation of satisfactory solutions for testing.
• Discuss test results with engineers, interpret technical data, produce testing reports and presentations.
• Identify improvement opportunities on design, testing and manufacturing as part of the test results analyses and conclusion.
• Complete projects by assisting project team and actively taking part of group and project meetings.
• Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations.

Your expertise

• Significant experience of working in a laboratory and running experiments.
• BSc degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
• Solid experience on interpreting lab testing data.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and database systems.
• Skilled in maintaining a tidy, efficient laboratory environment.
• Successful application of safe systems of work.

Your benefits at Eppendorf

• Working for an international company renowned for its scientific products
• Career progression opportunity within a fast-paced growing business
• Drive innovation and collaboration into Eppendorf Research & Development organization
• Competitive salary
• 5% enhanced employer pension contribution
• 25 days paid annual leave per year + UK bank holidays
• Private medical insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Unlimited professional training opportunities
• Office-based, flexible start and finish times
• Payment of professional body annual membership fees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free car parking
• Free teas & coffee facilities and free fresh fruits daily
• Company fully sponsored events

Please note that we can only consider applications that are submitted online via our application management tool.