Overview
Join the SWARCO team as a Project Engineer specialising in New Product Development – Traffic Signals & Controllers.
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £50,000
Reporting to: Project Engineering Team Leader (Paul Hodgkiss)
Responsibilities
* Support New Product Development (NPD) across hardware and software‑based systems
* Provide lifecycle engineering support for traffic signal and controller products
* Ensure compliance with European Standards and TOPAS specifications
* Assist in developing solutions to meet new customer and system requirements
* Produce technical documentation and support full system validation and testing activities
Key Activities
* Plan and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and equipment soak testing
* Record, analyse, and document all test results accurately
* Support resolution of issues during and after installation (mechanical, electronic, and software)
* Prepare and maintain project documentation in line with company processes
* Communicate design and testing strategies with internal teams and SWARCO partners
* Approve designs against technical requirements and applicable standards
* Develop and deliver training on SWARCO products and systems
* Maintain technical documentation and product/system approvals
* Produce detailed test plans and execute testing for customer approval, FAT, and soak testing
* Ensure all products meet customer, national, and regulatory standards
* Support product testing and certification activities
* Provide technical input into product/system requirements against customer proposals
Profile
Essential
* Proven experience in traffic signals and/or traffic signal controllers (or closely related ITS/highways systems)
* Strong understanding of signal controller configurations, including special conditioning
* Technical qualification (GCSEs with strong technical capability, or A Levels / HNC in a relevant discipline)
* Understanding of industry specifications and standards
* Working knowledge of CE marking requirements
* Working knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671 – 18th Edition)
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Understanding of production engineering processes (BOMs, engineering changes, MRP systems)
* Knowledge of UTMC and communications systems
* Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel (UK and occasional European travel)
* Awareness of safe working practices in operational and site environments
Desirable
* Experience within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) or highways engineering
* Exposure to product compliance, testing, or certification environments
* Experience working within structured product development or manufacturing environments
* Familiarity with engineering change processes and supplier collaboration
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £50,000
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance cover
* Flexible working arrangements (where applicable to role)
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge traffic signal and intelligent transport technologies
* Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
* Career progression within a global leader in smart mobility solutions
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Given the nature of our operations, employees may occasionally be required to undertake duties outside their defined role in order to meet the needs of the business.
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