Test Technician

We are looking for a Test Technician to join our Christchurch team!

In this role, you will be responsible for creation and oversight of test programs for new and existing products, utilizing internal and external test facilities, to verify and validate that products meet technical requirements, strictly following the test schedules and procedures.

Location: Christchurch, UK

Benefits: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition | Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Investigate, repair and test product, fault finding to component level, these will be customer field returns and EOL production failures.
• Document accurately the investigation process within our ERP system, detailing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Plan and organise stock requirements against current jobs, identifying potential shortages against current lead times.
• Act as point of contact for customer enquiries via email, phone or teams.
• Creation of concise operating procedures that fully define rework & test requirements to enable completion of work without ambiguity.
• Take ownership of the product allocated to you for testing and proactively seek resolution of any issues.
• Ensure test specifications and operating procedures are strictly and efficiently adhered to.
• Proactively support the TAS Manager to achieve on time completion of jobs against the rework schedule.
• Adhere to our 6S housekeeping plan and Health & Safety requirements.
• Support and liaise with other internal departments as required.

Your Expertise:

• Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or qualified to BTech level 3 (Mechanical) or higher
• The ability to strictly follow internal procedures and accurately report test results
• Capable of accurate and speedy diagnosis of faults to component level
• Able to investigate and analyze problems and suggest solutions
• IT literate
• A self-motivated team player; able to operate with the minimum of supervision and communicate clearly with employees at all levels
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, pace and energy
• Suggests ideas, commits to seeing through activities despite setbacks and obstacles
• Willing to travel within UK when required

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the product brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles.

As part of the Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, our Medical Mobility business unit designs and manufactures highly reliable and stable control systems for all types of medical mobility, electrically powered scooters, and wheelchairs to meet the challenges of the modern, medical mobility market.

Established as one of the world's foremost suppliers of mobility vehicle solutions, the determination to provide the very best in innovative control solutions since 1976, customers are assured of excellent support during design and manufacture of their own products.

We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation chairs.

• Our Values
• Environmental, Social and Governance

#LI-RF1

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  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. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.