Expleo
Electrical & Mechanical Technician
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Overview
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Installation Engineer / Integration Technician to support the assembly, integration and installation of specialist equipment within containerised and deployable systems.
The successful candidate will work across a range of projects, from operational systems intended for use in demanding defence and operational environments to prototype and demonstration units used for customer engagement, trade exhibitions and marketing activities.
Based primarily at Merthyr Tydfil, the role will require periodic travel to Cambridgeshire to support integration activities, equipment installation and project delivery.
This opportunity would suit an individual who enjoys practical engineering work, takes pride in delivering high-quality installations, and is capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Install, assemble and integrate electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment within containerised systems and shelters.
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and assembly instructions.
- Assemble, route, terminate and test electrical cabling and interconnection harnesses.
- Integrate electronic sub-systems, communications equipment, displays, power distribution equipment and associated hardware.
- Conduct functional testing and assist with fault diagnosis and rectification activities.
- Support the build and preparation of systems for customer demonstrations, exhibitions, trade shows and marketing events.
- Work closely with design engineers, project managers and production teams to ensure installations meet technical requirements and project schedules.
- Maintain installation records and configuration documentation.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping, organisation and health & safety are maintained within workshop and integration environments.
- Support system upgrades, modifications and engineering change activities as required.
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Qualifications
Relevant engineering qualification such as:
- HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
- City & Guilds Technical Qualification
- Apprenticeship in an Engineering Discipline
- Military technical training
Essential skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to solve practical engineering challenges.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schematics and technical documentation.
- Confidence using hand tools, power tools and basic electrical test equipment.
- Practical fault-finding and troubleshooting capability.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe and professional work area.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to engage with engineers, project managers and senior management.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between Merthyr Tydfil and Cambridgeshire on an ad hoc basis.
- Understanding of low-voltage electrical systems and power distribution.
- Familiarity with communications, networking or mission system equipment.
- Knowledge of configuration control and engineering change processes.
Experience
- Experience working in a high quality production environment relating to mechanical assembly.
- Experience working in a clean-room environment including FOD/ESD practices.
- Previous experience in an Installation Technician, Integration Technician, Electrical Technician, Engineering Technician or similar role.
- Experience wiring and interconnecting electronic and electrical equipment.
- Experience within defence, aerospace, automotive, rail or other regulated engineering sectors.
- Experience of containerised, deployable or military systems.
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What do I need before I apply
The successful candidate will be:
- Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Practical and hands-on in their approach.
- Organised, methodical and detail-oriented.
- Professional in dealings with colleagues, management and customers.
- Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple projects.
- Willing to travel as required to support project and demonstration activities.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and workplace organisation.
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
- “We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
- We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
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