Electrical Test Design Engineer

Base Innovate; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wimborne Minster seeks an Electrical Test Design Engineer to lead automated test designs for the aerospace industry. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical systems, experience with testing electronic components, and strong collaboration skills. Competitive salary, flexible working solutions, and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Challenging, dynamic projects

Flexible working solutions

Internal promotion opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in engineering or manufacturing industries.
• Comfortable with electrical laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical tests from concept to implementation.
• Design tests for electronic components and systems.
• Collaborate with technical colleagues to meet objectives.
• Develop and manage documentation related to electrical testing.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Circuit diagram comprehension

Use of electrical laboratory instruments

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)

Attention to detail

Initiative

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering or Science Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DMM (Digital Multimeter)

Oscilloscope

Job description

About Eaton Wimborne

Join a world-class engineering hub that\'s revolutionizing air-to-air refueling and advanced actuation systems for defense markets. Formerly Cobham Mission Systems, our Wimborne facility is now part of Eaton\'s dynamic portfolio, bringing cutting-edge innovation to the aerospace and defense industry.

With a team of 1,000 talented professionals, we operate in a state-of-the-art environment, leveraging AI, Machine Learning, integrated testing, and next-generation systems to drive progress. But beyond the technology, we are a people-first organization, dedicated to career growth, employee satisfaction, and fostering a culture of excellence.

As an ITAR-regulated site, we work on mission-critical solutions, meaning eligibility for Security Clearance is required. If you\'re looking to make an impact, work with groundbreaking technology, and be part of a future-focused team, this is the place for you!

Flexible working solutions are available, depending on phases of project work.

Role Overview

As an Electrical Test Design Engineer in our team, you will demonstrate and deploy electrical knowledge within the field of automated electrical test design for the aerospace industry. You will provide technical support to aerospace projects and product developments, primarily for military applications. Aligning technical solutions to organizational objectives to ensure the optimum business benefit will also be part of your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply aerospace engineering principles and working knowledge to a range of problems that require imaginative and practical solutions.
• Research, develop and design tests for electronic components, equipment, controllers, devices and systems.
• Perform electrical test tasks allocated by the Electrical Test management team from concept to introduction to use, taking particular account of value, design for reuse, safety, validation, and configuration management.When using facilities and equipment, ensure that they are safe and serviceable.
• Create and support review of supporting documentation, that defines the design, verification, processes and procedures that control the governance and operation of electrical test activity.
• Support Supply Chain with liaison to suppliers, to ensure adherence to process and controlled introduction of equipment and services.
• Collaborate with technical colleagues outside of the business unit/functional area as needed, to accomplish objectives.
• Support the Electrical Test Design engineering management team in performing the activities associated with electrical tests for avionic equipment and systems.
• Develop as an effective team member to collectively deliver internal and external customer requirements.
• Support all stages of lifecycle management relating to development and validation of electrical test products.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Science Degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years within the engineering or manufacturing industries.
• Sound understanding of electrical systems.
• Able to understand circuit diagrams.
• Comfortable with the use of electrical laboratory instruments (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.).
• Proficient user of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Pro-active, able to use her own initiative.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Collaborative approach, keen to work in a team oriented environment.
• An appetite to learn.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Flexible working solutions
• We make your aspirations matter — Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people\'s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it\'s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.