Engineering Development Technician

BorgWarner is currently looking for an Engineering Development Technician based at our PowerDriveSystem (PDS) offices in Gateshead. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team of technicians, working on the development and testing of new products throughout the development process. Job Responsibilities: * Product (software, hardware and mechanics) assembly, troubleshooting and testing. * Test planning, execution and report writing. * Design, construction, maintenance and calibration of test equipment. * Keeping working environment clean, tidy and safe. * Assisting with continuous improvement of working practices, processes, equipment and working environment. * Supervision and guidance of junior technicians and apprentices * Work to company quality and national / international standards * Ensuring that all work is carried out safely Must have design experience and skills in ALL of these areas below: * Knowledge of electronic circuits, including experience designing simple circuits. * Assembly, troubleshooting and testing of electronic products * Electronic test equipment (including DVMs, Oscilloscopes, Data Loggers) * Soldering / de-soldering techniques * Computer literate (Microsoft Excel and Word) Desirable experience and skills: * Experience with high voltage (> 60V) and/or high current (> 100A) products. * EMC testing, including exposure to standards such as REG10, ISO16750, CISPR 25. * Thermal and environmental testing * Automotive product development and testing * Mechanical skills, assembly and creation of one off parts, use of machine shop tools * Experience with high volume products. * Experience with CAD tools (Mentor Graphics (DX Designer, Expedition), SPICE, etc), including an ability to layout prototype PCBs. * Experience in HALT / HAAS testing Personal attributes: * Excellent communication skills * Must able to work alone with minimum guidance, but also be able to operate effectively as part of a team. * Structured individual with good problem solving skills * Enthusiastic, flexible and keen approach to learning, * Flexibility to travel in UK and overseas * Enthusiastic, flexible, honest, and keen approach to learning, etc. * Structured individual with good problem solving skills * Excellent communication skills and able to deal with all levels of the organisation * Flexibility to travel in UK and overseas * Must able to work alone with minimum guidance, but also be able to operate effectively as part of a team of like-minded engineers. * Demonstrate resilience under pressure Qualifications required: * HND / HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent. * Relevant technical experience Internal Use Only: Salary Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. Your ability to access and use this website and apply for a job at BorgWarner are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the geographical area where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.