Hydraulic Technician

JLR is looking for a Hydraulic Technician to join our Brakes Engineering Department. The Brakes Engineering Department has responsibility for the design and release of Foundation brakes, Modulation & Transmission systems. You will have complete emersion within Chassis and Braking systems, working in many aspects of the production Design and Delivery processes.

Within this the Hydraulic Transmission team has responsibility for the design, development, sign off and production implementation of Brake Pipes, Brakes Hoses, Pad wear warning and Brake Fluid.,

• The Hydraulic Technician Build & Launch Support Engineer will work with the Component delivery Lead Engineers to deliver the technical and gateway deliverables on all JLR Brakes programmes.


• Design build confirmation - Virtual and physical build events at multiple locations


• Build issue problem clarification and report back


• Countermeasure definition/communication & deployment


• To design, build and configure corner rise and fall rigs - for design definition or verification
  
  A successful Hydraulic Technician will need to have a practical and problem solving mindset, with experience of working in a practical hands-on setting previously., Knowledge of automotive Chassis and/or Brake systems.


• This is a highly involved, hands-on role requiring engineering know how, and cross functional & technical project management skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to confidently present issue status reports to Gaydon Design core team, Suppliers and if required Programme/Launch teams.


• Comprehensive ability to work with MS Office applications and manage large numbers of records in different formats. Able to handle and process necessary measurement/test data to draw robust conclusions and recommendations.


• Strong time management and planning capability, managing multiple and at times conflicting demands
  
  Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.


This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.