Laboratory Process

3 weeks ago

Wrexham, United Kingdom Prysmian Group Full time

This Technician role is part of the Process & Development Engineering team in Wrexham and will report into one of the team. The role supports the team with testing of materials and complete cables, utilising the Wrexham Development Laboratory equipment and facilities, and reporting results to the various persons requesting the tests.

The details of the key activities include, but are not limited to, the following –

Management of Lab calibration (internal and external), the calibration database and calibration schedule and procedures.

Management of 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 the water changes to support the risk management activities, undertaking the electrical ramp breakdown testing at various stages of the ageing test, managing witnessing engineers and writing complete Test Reports.

Supporting the team with regard to testing on new materials being investigated and new products being developed by the Wrexham team.

Supporting Quality in carrying out regular sample testing against Wrexham product Quality Plans for conductor resistance, materials, volume resistivity, compatibility, shrinkage, dimensions.

To Learn the safe operation of complex electrical test equipment and assist with the setup of HV tests, including process control instrumentation.

Reading, interpreting and becoming familiar with international testing standards. Monitoring tests and accurately recording results.

Sample contract testing for HV projects including preparation of cable insulation slices, optical examination using optical microscopes and imaging software.

Undertaking full electrical and material type approval testing for Wrexham cable products including managing witnessing engineers and completion of Type Approval Test reports.

Management of Laboratory safety procedures for all activities within the Lab.

Fingerprinting of new CCV materials as necessary and benchmarking against current materials.

Preparation of Wrexham samples for submission for external testing, including Fire Test.

Support for customer product quality complaint investigations in terms of carrying out any necessary testing.

Required skills:

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 organised and able to work on own with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

Flexible working Arrangement – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)

Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

On-line Language Learning Access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay plus Baby Bonus

Generous sick pay arrangements

EE Mobile Discounts

Dell Advantage discounts

Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Transition to Retirement Policy

Location

This role is based at our Wrexham site, the address of which is Oak Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LL13 9PH. We are able to offer free car parking next to the site.

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