Techniche are supporting a leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a Lab Technician for their site in Cranfield. Role Responsibilities: Support/lead Test data analysis, identify concern area and propose countermeasures. Implementation of new methods and tools required to deliver test function Assist with facility management inclusive of maintenance, facility calibration, risk assessment and training. Raise / issue test reports and liaise with test / design engineers to close concern items. Produce technical operating procedures relating to NEM tests / facility operation. Demonstrable experience in multi material testing. Must be capable of operating and understand equipment, associated with relevant testing area. Experience of Materials assembly/testing techniques and procedures Good inter-personal skills for coordinating activities with internal / external customers / suppliers  Quality conscious with keen attention to detail Flexible to support periods of off-site working. Qualifications/Skills Required: Recognized Qualification in Materials / Laboratory based field HNC or above preferable Desirable knowledge / experience in: Optical microscope operation SEM operation Mechanical testing (Hardness, impact, tensile, flexural etc..) Understanding of a wide range of materials (Steel, Aluminium, Polymer, fabric, leather, fluids and other) Basic understanding of vehicle assembly (Parts) and environment Accelerated testing (UV, Xenon, Corrosion, thermal) Basic measurement techniques