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Test & Validation Technician

My client who work within the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Test & Validation Technician to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with the right skill set and passion to join a fantastic team.

Key Details: Test & Validation Technician

* Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 & Friday 07:30 – 12:30.

* Permanent contract.

* Salary ranging up to £40,000.

Duties and Experience: Test & Validation Technician

* Working with the Engineering department to complete test & validation of systems and equipment, both on site and worldwide customer locations, and the development of control software.

* Commissioning of system and equipment including:

* System software commissioning & generation (Robot AS, PLC and Kepware Code)

* System fault finding and diagnostics

* Fault rectification

* Conducting system wide test and inspection

* Set-up of in-house system software and industrial PCs

* Conduct customer training.

* Conduct system servicing.

* Development of Robot and PLC software.

* Modification of engineering drawings to support system and build and to improve quality.

* Writing procedures and plans.

Proactive Personnel specialise in the recruitment of staff across the UK. From Inverness to Plymouth our database has been developed over the past 20 years to be able to assist you in finding your ideal job first time round. It has also gained us the reputation for being one of the leading recruiters within this field. We have multiple vacancies nationwide, so please get in touch to find out more information with this or other positions

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