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Test Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Luton
3 weeks ago
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When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

We have an opportunity for an Engineering Test Technician to join our Elster Water Metering team in Luton. You will support our ongoing NPI process developing various water meters (Volumetric, Solid State Electronic, Woltmann type bulk, single and multijet).

Honeywell

Honeywell Industrial Automation enables our customers to run safer and more efficient operations. From refineries to distribution centres to retail stores, we help deliver results while improving worker safety and meeting sustainability goals such as reduced carbon emissions – by leveraging connectivity, advanced data analytics, software, robotics, sensors, process automation and asset performance management solutions.

We Enable our Customers to Enhance the Safety, Sustainability, Resilience and Productivity of their People, Plants, and Assets.

Key responsibilities

  • Part of Product validation team Testing and assisting development of water meter products.

  • Using and maintaining test equipment and lab facilities.

  • Testing and producing reports of results and presenting the results to the engineering team.

  • Data analysis and review of results. Maintaining and adhering to HSE requirements.

  • Training and assisting other members of the team.

    Key skills and qualifications

  • To have completed an Apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline or extensive practical experience alongside a higher education in an engineering discipline. An understanding and experience of testing techniques ideally within a fluid metering environment.

  • Experience of Machine maintenance and repair. Competent in the use of standard hand and power tools. Knowledge of HSE requirements and safe working practices (COSHH, risk assessments etc.).

  • A good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Good analytical thinking, troubleshooting & problem-solving skills, coupled with the drive to learn.

  • A good level of knowledge in general engineering and systems to assist and advise on the development of products. Knowledge and experience of 6 sigma methodologies would be an advantage.

  • Self-motivated and the ability to work independently without supervision. Ability to work together with different cross-functional & delivery teams.

    We offer

  • Market specific training and on-going personal development

  • Work for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth.

  • Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within

  • A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation

    If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future

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