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Electronic Hardware Engineer

Quest Global Engineering Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Stafford, Staffordshire ST16 2QB, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Electronics Hardware Engineer position is based in Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire, UK, and is a 6-12 month contract with possible extension.
  • Candidates must have an engineering degree in electronic engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in electronic test facilities and railway electronics development.
  • The role involves providing engineering support to manufacturing and test departments, writing test specifications and reports, and collaborating closely with engineering and production teams.
  • Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the specialized skills required.
  • The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently while supporting compliance testing and investigations.

Electronics Hardware Engineer

Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire, UK

6-12 months contract (With possible extension)

Required Skills

  • Engineering degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering.
  • To provide electronic engineering support to the manufacturing and test departments, and support Design Engineering team with implementation of new products, writing Test Specifications and Test Reports.
  • Experience working in an electronic test facility, ideally with sub-assembly build knowledge.
  • Practical experience with Railway / Rolling Stock electronics development.
  • Experience with control systems.
  • This person will work closely with Engineering and Production/Test.
  • This person would ideally be able to support our current technicians,
  • This person would need to have a strong Engineering Design background to help with design updates, reports etc.
  • This person would report to SPOCs in UK Team
  • The person should also be able to help with the external compliance testing (Environmental, EMC, S&V).
  • Experience writing test specifications and reports.
  • Positive attitude, self-motivated and understands own strengths.
  • Able to work with limited supervision, prioritise work and make effective decisions.
  • Good communication skills; must be able to communicate and present technical issues effectively and concisely.
  • Good ability and knowledge in using commonly used office applications and tools, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project.
  • Role may require working at different locations to support the delivery of projects and the performance and reliability of products.

Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Provide electronic systems engineering knowledge and skills to engineering projects.
  • Produce & check technical documentation including specifications, electronic design information, test plans & specifications, technical reports.
  • Test, Production and Quality Department support throughout product cycle.
  • Produce evidence to support conformance verification to standards, including BS EN50155.
  • Support investigations into failures of electronic systems & components, determine root cause and present findings.
  • Specify test equipment and specifications to undertake measurements or monitoring of electrical & electronic systems and equipment whilst in operation.
  • Perform any other duties within capabilities, training, or experience.
  • Ability to support external compliance testing within the UK.
  • Support production installation abroad if required.
  • Comply with company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and other policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all reports proactively participate in Health & Safety management processes.
  • Ensure that investigations and reports on failed / defective components are carried out in line with policies & procedures in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with current and potential customers in such a manner as to maintain the reputation of the company as a world class supplier of railway vehicle services.
  • Identify methods of improvement within the area of responsibility. o Link to the Wabtec group to deploy improvement initiatives (WMS, new technologies, etc.).

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