Laboratory Process Technician

2 months ago


Wrexham, Wrexham, United Kingdom Prysmian Group Full time

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Process Technician will be part of the Process & Development Engineering team in Wrexham, reporting to a team lead. The role will support the team with testing of materials and complete cables, utilizing the Wrexham Development Laboratory equipment and facilities, and reporting results to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage laboratory calibration, calibration database, and calibration schedule and procedures.
  • Manage the Accelerated Long Duration Water Ageing Test programme using both the 50Hz and 500Hz test facilities, including preparation of samples, loading of samples, management of water changes to support risk management activities, undertaking electrical ramp breakdown testing at various stages of the ageing test, managing witnessing engineers, and writing complete Test Reports.
  • Support the team with testing on new materials being investigated and new products being developed by the Wrexham team.
  • Support Quality in carrying out regular sample testing against Wrexham product Quality Plans for conductor resistance, materials, volume resistivity, compatibility, shrinkage, dimensions.
  • Learn the safe operation of complex electrical test equipment and assist with the setup of HV tests, including process control instrumentation.
  • Read, interpret, and become familiar with international testing standards. Monitor tests and accurately record results.
  • Sample contract testing for HV projects, including preparation of cable insulation slices, optical examination using optical microscopes and imaging software.
  • Undertake full electrical and material type approval testing for Wrexham cable products, including managing witnessing engineers and completion of Type Approval Test reports.
  • Manage laboratory safety procedures for all activities within the Lab.
  • Fingerprint new CCV materials as necessary and benchmark against current materials.
  • Prepare Wrexham samples for submission for external testing, including Fire Test.
  • Support customer product quality complaint investigations by carrying out necessary testing.

Requirements:

  • Preferably educated to Degree / HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
  • Preferably practical experience in materials testing and electrical testing.
  • Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and MS Access.
  • Self-motivated, good manual & practical skills, high safety awareness.
  • Highly organized and able to work on own with minimal supervision.


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