Test Logistics and Commissioning Engineer

Cubic Transportation Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems is seeking a Test Equipment Engineer to ensure commissioning of test devices and maintain full configuration control. You will support the Test area, coordinate with IT and Engineering, and prepare environments for customer visits.

You will diagnose issues from error logs, coordinate patches, and keep configuration records up to date while ensuring progress is communicated to management. A strong attention to detail and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification/experience
• Formal training or extensive experience with Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft MCSE/MSCA accreditations
• ITIL Foundation
• City & Guilds 2394 & 2395 Electrical Testing & Connecting Certification or similar qualification
• Siemens IC 4 Configuration Training and Accreditation

Responsibilities

• Act as technical support to install, configure and commission new equipment/systems introduced into the Test area
• Liaise with the Test and Engineering teams to identify equipment needs
• Support the wider Test team by ensuring equipment is set up and available for use to meet project commitments
• Prepare the test area for customer visits and liaise with the customer during witnessed test
• Maintain the Test Environments and ensure that all equipment is kept in working order
• Interrogate error logs to identify issues and provide solutions to resolve these issues
• Liaise with the IT Infrastructure teams and co-ordinate patches and smoke tests for the different environments
• Identify bugs and defects with test devices and actively problem solve
• Swap defective modules and manage timely correction through collaboration with the Repair Centre
• Contribute to the maintenance of configuration records for all the test equipment
• Keep management team fully informed of progress, issues and any complications
• Proactively maintain own knowledge of allocated devices / systems
• Comply with Cubic’s values and adherence to all company policy and procedures
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.

Job description

Responsible for ensuring that all test equipment is commissioned for use, and under full configuration control. This will include providing the necessary support to manage and control the test environments.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as technical support to install, configure and commission new equipment/systems introduced into the Test area
• Liaise with the Test and Engineering teams to identify equipment needs
• Support the wider Test team by ensuring equipment is set up and available for use to meet project commitments
• Prepare the test area for customer visits and liaise with the customer during witnessed test
• Maintain the Test Environments and ensure that all equipment is kept in working order (fault finding to unit level and replace defective units)
• Interrogate error logs to identify issues and provide solutions to resolve these issues
• Liaise with the IT Infrastructure teams and co-ordinate patches and smoke tests for the different environments
• Identify bugs and defects with test devices and actively problem solve
• Swap defective modules and manage timely correction through collaboration with the Repair Centre
• Contribute to the maintenance of configuration records for all the test equipment
• Keep management team fully informed of progress, issues and any complications
• Proactively maintain own knowledge of allocated devices / systems
• Comply with Cubic’s values and adherence to all company policy and procedures. In particular comply with the code of conduct, quality, security and occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time-to-time, as may be reasonably required of them.

Skills knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrable experience working in a Test role/environment, working with multiple devices
• Experience within Transport Systems, AFC Systems or Automotive industry
• Ability to produce timely, quality paperwork and high standard report writing
• Proven track record of working to deadlines
• Ability to understand / interpret new technologies and train others
• Customer management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Basic knowledge of Networks
• Awareness of project targets and completion dates

Education and qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification/experience
• Formal training or extensive experience with Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft MCSE/MSCA accreditations
• ITIL Foundation
• City & Guilds 2394 & 2395 Electrical Testing & Connecting Certification or similar qualification
• Siemens IC 4 Configuration Training and Accreditation

Personal Qualities

• A self-starter who can drive through change
• Excellent attention to detail
• Customer focused and comfortable with interacting with people at all levels
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and work to deadlinesAnalytical and influencing skills to assess demand for change and ensure that the necessary controls are in place to deliver successfully
• An enthusiasm for new technologies and their application for both business and consumers
• Organised and an analytical problem solver who can quickly and accurately identify key issues
• Approachable, adaptable and able to work on their own or as part of a team
• Potential for advancement
• Basic Security checks are required for this role

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.