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How many Principal Technical Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 62 Principal Technical Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Principal Technical Officer do?

Tasks required include:

• Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
• Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
• Designs and develops mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles and other machinery.
• Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
• Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.

What are the entry requirements for a Principal Technical Officer?

Mechanical engineers usually possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4, followed by periods of training and relevant experience.