Test Logistics and Commissioning Engineer

cubic; Salfords; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Test/Commissioning Engineer responsible for ensuring all test equipment is commissioned and maintained under configuration control. You will support test environments, liaise with Test and Engineering teams, and prepare the test area for customer visits.

The role requires experience in a test environment, knowledge of transport/ AFC/automotive domains, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Networking, Unix or Microsoft qualifications or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Formal training or extensive experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Microsoft MCSE/MSCA accreditations.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission new equipment in 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 addition to duties, perform other duties assigned by manager as required.

Skills

Test environment experience

Transport/AFC/Automotive

Documentation & reporting

Deadline driven

Training others

Customer management

Networking basics

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Networking, Unix or Microsoft qualifications

Microsoft Azure training

MCSE/MSCA accreditations

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Siemens IC 4 Configuration

Unix

Job description

Business Unit:

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:

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. Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We're the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic.

Job Details:

Job Summary:

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.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Skills knowledge and experience:

Essential:

• 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

Essential:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification/experience
• Networking, Unix or Microsoft qualifications or equivalent qualification/experience
• Formal training or extensive experience with Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft MCSE/MSCA accreditations

Desirable:

• 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 deadlines
• Analytical 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
• A continuous improvement mindset
• 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.

Worker Type:

Employee

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