Test Maintenance Engineer

Eaton; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking power management company where you can make a difference! This role involves modifying and troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems while ensuring the efficient operation of test stands. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values inclusion and sustainability, working on challenging projects that enhance your skills and career growth. With a commitment to employee well-being and ongoing development, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives and the environment. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a supportive work environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Internal promotion encouragement

Health and safety prioritization

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in maintenance and design for hydraulic test rigs.
• BEng degree or equivalent qualification in engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Modify design of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical systems on test stands.
• Perform troubleshooting of hydraulic/electrical malfunctions.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical components repair

Electronic circuit repair

Blueprint reading

Team player attitude

Maintenance procedures knowledge

General maintenance tools operation

Troubleshooting legacy systems

Designing hydraulic circuits

Experience in aerospace environment

Education

BEng degree or equivalent UK level 6 qualification

Tools

Hydraulic test stands

General maintenance equipment

Job description

Eaton Lakeside

Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today!

We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

What you’ll do:

1. Perform modification design of hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems on hydraulic test stands and equipment with hydraulic systems in all areas of the facility.
2. Perform troubleshooting of hydraulic/mechanical/electrical/electronic malfunctions on test stands and other equipment with complex hydraulic systems.
3. Oversight of construction/build and installation of test stands and other hydraulic systems.
4. Oversight of routine maintenance and repairs as necessary to ensure equipment uptime.
5. Oversee and improve 5S/TPM program maintenance related functions as required, working with 3rd parties.
6. Interpret and work from existing complex drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
7. Perform duties as assigned to ensure the continued operation and timely repair of equipment, which would include making requests for repair parts, maintaining inventories of repaired parts.
8. Maintain a safe working environment and a clean work area.
9. Other duties as required within the job classification and duties of lower classifications.

Qualifications:

• BEng degree, degree apprenticeship, OR equivalent UK level 6 qualification in an engineering discipline.

• Five (5) years prior work experience performing maintenance and design work for hydraulic test rigs.

• Minimum of four (4) years prior work experience in an industrial or military environment operating, repairing, maintaining, and/or designing hydraulic test equipment.

Skills:

• Experience in an aerospace environment preferred.
• Team player attitude demonstrated in boss and peer relationships.
• Strong work ethic demonstrated through action orientation and a drive to achieve results.
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components repair.
• Experience with and/or training on hydraulic test stands and related hydraulic systems.
• Experience with electronic circuit repair on circuit cards, power supplies, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Knowledge of test stand fundamentals and basic operation skills.
• Experience operating general maintenance equipment and tools.
• Basic knowledge of component parts.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic blueprints and applicable specifications.
• Able to design hydraulic and electrical circuits needed for test rig repairs and operation.
• Ability to troubleshoot legacy systems with limited or no documentation.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Prior experience using computers.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• 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.

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.