Job Description

BACKGROUND TO THE COMPANY

Avtron is the global leader is power test equipment and specialises in the manufacture of Dynamometers and Load Banks. We are experienced in working with, and satisfying, multi-national organizations, utilities, and government departments, as well as specialist companies involved in mission critical, OEM, service, plant hire and power generation. Customer service always takes top priority. We are always available to talk to our customers, sharing our experience on all aspects of testing and test equipment, both before delivery and at any time in the years to follow. There are no limits, and no detail is too small to warrant our interest and help. Our own purpose-built factory is well equipped with modern computer-aided design and manufacturing facilities. We are enthusiastic, highly skilled and have in place the necessary management and ISO9001 quality systems to ensure that we meet our customers' needs, right first time, on time, every time.



Main Purpose of Job & Key Responsibilities

Cross functional technical support to allow the business to define, develop and deliver products that meet the needs of its customer base in a timely and cost-efficient manner to the correct performance and quality standards. To ensure design intend is understood through timely communication and interaction with the operations, service, sales and purchasing teams plus customers and supply base as required.



Electrical design - creation and generation of (1) electrical design spread sheets / sizing calculations and (2) electrical drawings and schematics using suitable CAD packages. Creation and maintenance of BOM's and Routes which will need a good working knowledge of SAP Beas plus the existing product's architecture. System integration - ensuring products are designed for manufacture (DFM) and meet the expected performance targets plus outputs. Identify and implement opportunities for improvement to enhance our future products. This will involve leading and coordinating change requests and engineering to order (ETO) sales requests. Coordinate and lead quality investigations plus new product testing and validation programs as deemed necessary. To keep abreast of new technology development and be mindful of how this may and can be incorporated into future products. Ongoing system and process improvements to enhance the way we work and drive department / business efficiency. To lead and coordinate customer witness inspections such as FAT / CSA. Ensure product safety and compliance to relevant codes & standards (e.g. CE, UL, CSA).

Qualifications

Suitable electrical qualifications (NVQ, HNC, HND, Degree) and experience. Ideally, a proficient / time served user of AutoCAD / SolidWorks Electrical plus Microsoft 365.

Proven Skills

A strong personality with energy, drive, adaptability, problem solving and decision-making capability. Ideally, having worked with similar electrical products and can bring an aligned and best practise experience to allow the continued growth of the engineering team / business. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, comfortable presenting to and engaging with key working parties both internally and externally.

Personal Qualities

Organised, self-discipled, numerate, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver in a timely manner as required. Both people and process orientated to help them drive and achieve common goals through relationship building and collaboration.

General Statement

The duties listed are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.