Job Purpose
The Applications Engineer is responsible for driving and supporting the development of fuel injection test solutions for Hartridge Ltd and OE partner approved solutions from concept through to completion. This hands‑on role requires a self‑starter proficient in workshop environments and office tasks such as writing specifications, analysing data, and holding formal meetings/discussions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Lead Engineer on Hartridge R&D projects
- Develop functional specifications and concepts delivering new products and accessories
- Design and execute experiments to validate/verify new machine / control concepts
- Write project technical documentation (specifications, timing plans, acceptance test procedures, user manuals, application guides)
- Liaise with internal and external customers, ensuring requirements of the customer and Hartridge are fulfilled
Qualifications / Education
- Degree qualified engineer with 3+ years experience in an engineering environment; or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
- Full UK driving licence
- Eligible to work in the UK
Experience / Skills
- NPI/NPD experience in an engineering/product development environment
- Ability to create and develop technical specifications
- Knowledge and experience with hydraulic and electrical control systems
- Experience developing test techniques, executing tests and performing data analysis using oscilloscopes and other measurement equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel and/or other data processing tools
- Ability to read technical drawings and understand mechanical design principles
- Excellent communication with other business functions and external customers
- Knowledge of Diesel Common Rail and Gasoline Direct fuel injection systems
- Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
- Basic CAD experience (opening drawings, assemblies)
Desirable Requirements
- Experience with vehicle control systems and fuel injection systems
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies and electrical layouts
- DFM/DFA, VA/VE, FMEA familiarity
- Knowledge of CI tools
Aptitude / Skills
- Work under pressure with minimal supervision to deliver projects
- Self‑starting and resilient
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Good troubleshooting skills
- Team player, winning as part of a cross‑functional team
- Confident in making decisions
- Completer/Finisher
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- 12‑month fixed term; proof of right to work in the UK required
E‑Equal Employment Opportunity
PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
