Laboratory Technician (Wolverhampton EPMC, GB)

REQ ID: 128030 JOB TITLE: Laboratory Technician SALARY: £47,344 + Shift Allowance

POSTING START DATE: 23/04/2025 POSTING END DATE: 7/5/2025 LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

This Role is required to provide Technical Support to the EPMC, related to the production of EDU and Battery. The main activities will be carrying out metallurgical, chemical and radiographic analysis on EDU, battery, frame extrusions and transmission materials, to confirm drawing specifications are met; as well as performing cleanliness testing, and analysing contaminants from this and other test points in the EPMC. As the EPMC matures, the role may also carry out scheduled spot-audit testing on supplied parts. On completion of testing, the Role will complete test reports as required and feedback results to customers, escalating issues as necessary, and interrogating SPC data to identify trends. This is a great opportuniity for someone with a passion for Lab work to join a state of the art Lab facillity. JLR has recently purchased two CT scanners for you to work with as well as other great equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As part of the Lab team, you’ll be:

Using metallurgical prep and test equipment to assess any component according to standard test processes, as required by Engineering specification or drawing; or to support diagnosis of a failure or non-conformance

Carrying out routine Quality Control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly

Performing radiographic analysis of components

Writing test reports and communicate clearly with customers throughout the business

Creating test plans based on ISO standards

WHAT YOU NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you'll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).

Minimum of a Level 3 or above qualification in a relevant discipline

Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, including heat treatment, and experience in applying this know-how. Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications. Can interpret Metallic microstructures.

Working knowledge of Laboratory safety practices, able to act on potential concerns

Working knowledge of ISO 17025, familiarity with IATF or ISO/TS16949, confident in principles of

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

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