Stirling Dynamics
Mechatronics Test Technician
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Overview
Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Mechatronics Test Technician.
Stirling Dynamics design, develop and produce a wide range of high-end aircraft simulator ‘inceptors’ (pilot – machine interface devices). Stirling’s family of active controls are feature-rich, highly reconfigurable, and suitable for single or dual (linked) aircraft cockpit configurations. Our range of active products includes side sticks, throttles, collectives, cyclics, tillers and pedals. These controls are extremely compact, fully active and benefit from low-acquisition and through-life costs.
We have pioneered active control technology since the early 1990s and are proud to hold many industry and technology firsts, which includes supplying the controls for the first ever, fully active fly-by-wire helicopter flight. Today, we supply the active stick and throttles for the new F-35 pilot training simulators and continue to break new ground in cockpit control technology. The ‘Training and Simulation’ sector of the business that delivers the inceptor products, has a requirement for a Test Engineer within the Production Department. The products comprise of electrical, electronic, and mechanical subassemblies and therefore the role would involve tasks such as:
- Goods-in testing/fault finding of PCBs
- Development, First Article and Acceptance testing of the company products (equipment and system level)
- Interpreting and accurately recording test results
- Supporting the delivery of products through test
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics and instructions
- Contributing to the ongoing upkeep of the test equipment asset inventory including tracking, maintenance and purchasing of new equipment
- Supporting the writing of test procedures for build-to-print and development products
- From a test perspective, reviewing conceptual designs and providing feedback
- Undertaking failure analysis investigations and producing non-conformance reports
- In-service production support, completing fault diagnosis and repair testing
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Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of build-to-print and development products through Stirling acceptance testing
- Produce acceptance test reports for each product tested. Interpreting and accurately recording test results
- Carry out repair initial inspections and propose repair solutions
- Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of documentation relating to testing (e.g. test procedures, test reports, first article inspections etc)
- Contribute to ensuring that test equipment, including rigs, are fit for purpose and appropriately maintained – including calibration were applicable
- Contribute to the ongoing upkeep of test equipment/assets and test area
Essential Skills
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- Flexible, can-do approach
- Professional attitude
- Self-motivated to see tasks through to successful completion
- Takes pride in their work
- Good communication skills (written and oral)
- I.T. Literate
- Organised, thorough with good attention to detail – particularly with test documentation
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
- A methodical and pragmatic approach to engineering problem solving
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
Experience
- Hands-on experience working with mechatronic systems, supporting testing, verification, and fault diagnosis of integrated mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings and electrical schematics, enabling accurate setup of test equipment, execution of procedures, and identification of discrepancies.
- Experience in fault finding and root cause analysis, using a structured and methodical approach to diagnose issues at both component and system level, ensuring effective resolution and supporting product quality.
Benefits
- Competitive package (Grade 2-3, £25,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience).
- We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially
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