Job Description

Role Title – Development Engineer

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 17:00 Friday 08:00 – 13:00 (occasional overtime may be required).

Location: Normanton, West Yorkshire.

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

General Description:

• To support the engineering team in the generation of innovative power and control electronics primarily for lighting applications.
• To design electrical wiring looms used within lighting luminaires.
• Testing of parts/assemblies for full Type Test Compliance.
• Supporting internal and external customers by providing technical information.

Job Functions:

• Support the design team in activities to aid the progress of new product development.
• Carry out detailed testing of new/existing designs.
• Manage the External Regulatory Approvals (EMC, Environmental) Testing.
• Generate technical documentation to substantiate the design.
• Compile the Type Test Reports and Product Test Specifications.
• Design wiring looms, including connector selection for lighting applications.
• Build prototype assemblies.
• Design and Build Test equipment and jigs.
• Develop automated test systems to improve the test and product release process.
• Liaise with other disciplines, both internal and external, to ensure an effective completion of the design process.
• Support the business in all technical matters.
• Other duties as required by Technical Director or Engineering Manager.

Skills/Qualification (Essential):

• Electronics Degree or equivalent.
• Experience of ATE (Automatic Test Equipment).

Skills/Qualification (Desirable):

• Experience of Regulatory Approval Testing.
• SW Script Programming – (Python, Embedded ‘C’).