Hardware Test Engineer - Oldham, United Kingdom - Crane Payment Innovations

Description

Position Title:Hardware Test Engineer

Hiring Manager: TJ Brennan

Function: Operations

Site/Branch: Oldham, U.K

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a Tesco? Played the slots at an Grosvenor Casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you've answered with a resounding "YES", then you've done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by: > 2,500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices and 43 service branches.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The Hardware Test Engineer will have a direct impact on our production group, responsible for:

· Design, build, test and releasing into production new pieces of testing equipment throughout the factory and overseas.

· Resolving testing issues to maintain a First Past Yield of 98% and minimal downtime of existing equipment

· Fault findings on issues found on ICT and liaising with external contractors

· Coaching and developing fellow associates on test hardware principals (schematic capture, ICT, CAD).

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You will bring experience of developing reliable hardware test equipment with well demonstrated success in a time efficient manner.

Qualifications and Requirements

· HNC / Diploma / Electronics Engineering Degree

· 3+ years in electronics ideally within a manufacturing environment

· Working experience of supporting ICT machines

· Circuit design using CAD

· Demonstrable electronic hardware design and diagnostic skills with debug to component level

· Good understanding of electronic system interactions with mechanical systems

· Excellent IT skills with office tools with PCB

· Basic mechanical fitting and assembly

· Understanding of quality processes, error proofing and continuous improvement

· Willing to investigate and learn new techniques / technologies

· Good communication skills and ability to work with contractors

· Highly motivated with an ability to work alone or as part of a team

· Ability to coach and train others

· Project management skills

Personal Attributes

(List the Big 5 competencies selected for this role)

· Action Oriented: You display a sense of urgency and are known for being a timely decision maker

· Analytical Thinker : You need to have insight and enjoy solving problems

· Creative: You are innovative and resourceful

· Organized: You assemble all necessary materials and information before starting a task

· Flexible: You are comfortable wearing many hats and able to shift priorities as needed

· Team Player: You are approachable, and willing to follow, or lead based on the team's need

· Comfortable with innovation: You have passion for continuous improvement and are always seeking a better way to do things

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING

Examples include:

· Community involvement and volunteering events

· Opportunities to travel and work at our global sites

· 8% Bonus

· Company pension.

· 25 holidays per year.

· Early finish on Fridays.

· Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your "comfort zone"

· "Team Building activities that support innovation"