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Test Technician

Ref no. BHN540313
Location Wimborne, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Closed

Job summary

We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate Environmental Test Technician, who take pride in their work, to join our Friendly Engineering Team at Eaton MSD Wimborne.

Key skills required for this role

Test Systems Technician

Important

This is a full time permanent position based in Wimborne Dorset, working a 37hour week Hybrid, with an option of working a 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off!)

Job description

Your career matters - and we're here to make it happen!

As a Test Technician for Eaton MSD, Wimborne the most important part of your role will to be responsible for supporting the systems test team with product development, Qualification and Integration including preparation, data acquisition, instrumentation setup and associated software(s).

Responsibilities include

  • Continued development of discipline competence and expertise
  • Application of, and compliance with, engineering processes and practices including the engineering framework, LCM and regulatory requirements Identification of opportunities for improvement in discipline processes, practices and tools.
  • Collaboration with IPT Test Engineers to support project requirements
  • Collaboration with discipline peers within the BU and across the enterprise to share and learn best practice to support working and area improvement
  • Apply standard engineering principles to well defined problems of basic complexity.
  • Assists other technical colleagues supporting product development, qualification and integration with:
  • Test Equipment Readiness and usage
  • Asset Storage and readiness management
  • Data Acquisition and instrumentation setup
  • Data collection, Software setup and de-bugging
  • Running of Temperature/Humidity Chamber
  • Asset and equipment storage, tool control, quality control and reporting
  • Health & Safety process management, enforcement and reporting
  • Area support to management including 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Management of Consumable item use and stock including COSHH and Personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • COSHH includes the management of the associated MSDS sheets and assessments as well as overall Health and Safety working practice management, enforcing and reporting.
  • Point of contact for the Test and Environmental department
  • Fork lift truck driving, lifting/slinging and equipment movements

Adherence to national standards, local safety health and environmental procedur

About You

  • Understands what is meant by similarity/Analysis, demonstration and Inspection. Supports the generation of analyses/similarity statements under supervision, providing clear rationale.
  • Understands the procedures for preparation of test units , appropriate release paperwork, maintenance of build integrity, control of non-conformances and failure reporting
  • Prepares and executes tests under supervision. Records data accurately.
  • Performs risk assessments and takes appropriate action to ensure the health and safety of test staff
  • Is experienced in the setting up and use of date acquisition sensors including thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, current clamps, humidity sensors & flow meters
  • Meticulous and thorough and approach to work
  • Able to work as part of a team or as an individual under own initiative
  • Works to a continual improvements philosophy
  • Knowledge and understanding of mechanical, fuel, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic systems (Desirable)
  • Able to read and understand technical drawings, procedures and documents
  • Good communications skills, written, verbal and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
  • Has or willing to gain forklift truck licence
  • Is proficient in the use of hand tools for simple test rig assembly
  • Is experienced in some and willing to learn setting up and use of date acquisition sensors including thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, current clamps, humidity sensors & flow meters etc.

What you will get from us

This is a permanent role with a flexible hybrid approach to working, competitive salary, annual bonus and additional benefits to include:

  • Support working towards your chartership (e.g. IMechE, RAeS or IET)
  • An annual membership for a relevant institution will be reimbursed
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension with employee contribution up to 5% and Company contributions up to 8% of salary
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Funding towards health care plan
  • Access to flexible benefits including health care, buying / selling holiday
  • Access to salary sacrifice scheme for electric cars for personal use
  • 3 x life insurance

Join our Engineering team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, innovation, and sustainability.

Eaton MSD is based in Wimborne, close to Bournemouth and Poole, on the south coast. Many of our employees live close to Bournemouth (with sandy beaches, shops and lively nightlife), or within the Isle of Purbeck or New Forest that have picturesque views and plenty of outdoor activities.

On site, we have our offices, assembly line and test facilities (Air to air refuelling and hose contact rig, weapons release test house, and Hardware-in-Loop capabilities ), As well as a large café area and free onsite parking.

Privacy Statement:

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI). This role will be subject to baseline security clearance and ITAR restrictions as part of the recruitment process.

If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.

This role will be subject to baseline security clearance and ITAR restrictions.

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