Location: Cambridge (CB24) Duration: Temporary initially with a view to go temp to perm after around 3 months Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday Salary: 15.38 - 20.51 per hour dependent on experience Job Reference: 35977 Polytec are looking for skilled R and D Technicians to join our Cambridge based client. The successful candidates will support laboratory-based research, prototype development and testing activities. This is a hands-on role suited to technicians with strong mechanical and/or electrical skills who enjoy working in a collaborative engineering environment. Responsibilities Assembly, setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems and test rigs Supporting experimental testing including test rig operation and accurately recording data Maintaining laboratory equipment, tools and consumables Manual machining of one-off parts Ensuring health and safety and quality procedures are followed Working closely with engineers to support ongoing RandD programmes Requirements A formal engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience Minimum 3 years'' experience in an R and D, engineering or industrial environment Strong practical skills in mechanical and electrical systems Experience working with laboratory equipment and experimental setups Proactive, flexible approach with strong attention to detail Lab management experience or knowledge of HVAC, hydraulic or industrial control systems would also ..... full job details .....