We are looking for a Production Test Engineer to join our Christchurch team!
As our Production Test Engineer, you will be responsible for building new test equipment, assisting in the support of current test equipment, assisting in new product processes and supporting the test software
The successful candidate will need to have experience interfacing Industrial PCs to electronic Test Fixtures and Assemblies and knowledge of Windows NT, 2000, XP Win10, Win 11 operating systems and PC setup
Location: Christchurch, UK
We Take Care of Our People
Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent) I Paid Time Off I Retirement with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Bonus Scheme I Recognition I I *
Your Challenge
Build New Test Equipment
* Build test equipment to circuit and wiring diagrams
* Liaise with Engineers on best practice for construction of test equipment
Assist in the Support of Current Test Equipment
* Support Production Test Equipment to maintain operation in UK and Offshore remotely
* Maintain production assembly jigs/fixtures
* Fault find problems on test equipment rigs, jigs and fixtures
* Ensure stock of spares and parts are available
* Assist in the delivery of the test equipment maintenance schedule
Assist in the Set up of New Product Processes
* Build pre-production models of new products
* Assist in the layout and setup of manufacturing areas to defined factory layouts
* Be involved in the specification and design of test equipment for new products
Assist in the creation of test software
* Develop and test Labview software for testing of rotary and linear sensors
* Create modular software
What You Bring
* HNC/Degree Engineering discipline plus 3 years experience or 10 years experience with no engineering degree
* Able to follow wiring diagrams
* Electronic Fault Finding and servicing knowledge
* Methodical
* Conscientious
* Accurate
* Assembly and soldering skills
Desirable but not essential skills
* Software skills including C, C++, Visual basic, Lab Windows, Labview essential
* Circuit design and layout experience (Altium)
* Experience of interfacing Industrial PCs to electronic Test Fixtures and Assemblies
* Knowledge of Windows NT, 2000, XP Win10, Win 11 operating systems and PC setup
Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the product brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.
We develop and manufacture electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters and sensors for commercial off-highway equipment and heavy trucks, helping to address the long-term trend towards attaining higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.