Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Test Technician
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Test Technician
The Test Technician will be responsible for testing product to defined test procedures of equipment to both Curtiss-Wright and customer requirements.
Location: Wimborne, UK
Your Challenge:
- Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment (including low voltage, 110v, 230v, 440v and E.H.T. products) in accordance with the appropriate test specifications or instructions, utilising the test equipment.
- Locating faults in electronic or electro-mechanical equipment under test to sub-assembly level.
- Initiating corrective action and recording fault information as required.
- Recognising faults on test equipment and initiating action for repair.
- Maintaining good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness and complying with statutory safety regulations and relevant codes of practice.
- Ensuring all paperwork (hard and soft copy) and electronic systems including ERP is completed accurately to ensure traceability.
- Supporting the business with continuous improvement, 6S and lean manufacturing.
What You Bring:
- Experience of performing production testing using both commercial off the shelf and bespoke analogue test equipment.
- Must be able to follow and interpret manufacturing documentation such as drawings, bills of materials and production testing specifications.
- Ability to use standard test equipment consisting of but not limited to; multimeter, oscilloscope and function generators.
- Ability to fault find to sub-assembly level, read circuit diagrams, wiring schedules, precision and accuracy are important attributes.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office tools, particularly Word and Excel.
- Good time management and task prioritization skills with the ability to juggle various tasks.
- Familiar with ESD procedures and IPC-A-610/620.
Desired Skills:
- Technical qualification in Electronics or equivalent.
- Qualification to IPC-A-610/620.
- Experience of electrical assembly, precision cable preparation and soldering.
Essential Functions:
- The Applicant must be able to lift/move test equipment and product.
- It may be necessary to work extended hours from time to time.
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss-Wright Nuclear, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.
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Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.
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Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications.
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Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity:
As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work:
The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment:
The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.
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