Product Support/Development Technician - Dartford
Our client is a trusted, multi-award-winning global market leader developing innovative vehicle safety systems for commercial vehicles and mobile machinery. Their cutting-edge solutions prevent collisions and save lives.
Purpose of Role
The primary function of this role is to support the Engineering teams in the research, development and testing of new products and technologies, drawing on a strong knowledge of electronics, interfaces and communications protocols, with automotive and quality awareness. The ideal candidate will understand testing and evaluation requirements, think creatively to anticipate scenarios, devise simple yet effective test methods to verify product performance under a range of conditions, and employ good practices for equipment set-up and installation within the workshop and at external test locations.
Although predominantly office-based, the position requires site visits throughout the UK, driving company vehicles for testing and evaluation, and occasional liaison with global suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out technical product and system testing, evaluation, verification and validation.
* Devise, trial and implement improved test setups, procedures and working methods to enhance evaluation efficiency and accuracy.
* Support or lead product and documentation changes and updates.
Key Tasks
* Bench marking, testing, evaluation, tear down, troubleshooting, analysis and reporting of new and existing vehicle safety products and technologies.
* Support the execution of trials on Brigade and customer vehicles.
* Electrical and mechanical modification, construction of prototypes and rework of production.
* Participation in project team meetings and other Engineering activities.
* Technical support and training both via telephone/email or off-site for customers and colleagues.
Person Specification
* Experience working hands-on with electronics, preferably in the automotive industry, with a good understanding of analogue and digital circuits, components, communications & data signals, 12/24V automotive technology, and an appreciation of embedded software.
* Competent in the set-up and use of electronic test equipment, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and related tools, with circuit-level fault-finding and diagnosis skills in modern electronics circuitry; SMD and PTH component soldering skills.
* Familiar with Microsoft 365 suite and standard desktop applications.
* Self-motivated with a practical aptitude and methodical, detail-oriented approach, taking full responsibility for the quality of own work.
* Able to work to deadlines with the flexibility to multi-task and to work beyond normal business hours when required.
* Resourceful and eager to learn with a natural respect for company and colleagues.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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