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Electrical Engineer

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Testing

Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2023-131767

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Job Description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy.

Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business

• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future

• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate

• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues.

As an Electrical Engineer, your primary function will be to implement and support electro-mechanical test systems. An electrical biased engineer with hydro-mechanical experience, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of electrical interfacing, PLC / HMI systems and all related controls to company standards. You will develop the electrical interface systems within the Test facility and be the point of contact for the electrical facility support.

As a member of the Test Services Team based in the UK your primary function is to implement and support electro-mechanical test systems. Reporting to a Test Engineering Group Leader you will work with initiative whilst demonstrating your technical competence of electro-mechanical systems, data acquisition techniques, and have a willingness to broaden your experience of qualification testing.

You will be responsible for the developing of the electrical interface systems within the Test facility and be the point of contact for electrical facility support.

Job Requirements

Time served Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or BEng degree, plus relevant work experience

• A strong understanding of electrical safety

• Electrical circuit design and installation

• PLC / HMI programing Design and implementation. .

• Motor control, electrical actuation and power generation equipment

• Some understanding of hydraulic circuit functionality and servo hydraulic systems. (Closed loop and open loop systems)

• Knowledge Control system, data acquisition and instrumentation implementation would be advantageous but not essential.

• Knowledge of electrical calibration of transducers.

• Knowledge of testing techniques such as strength, fatigue and environmental would be advantageous.

• Task management skills to meet exact requirements and deliver customer satisfaction.

• Proficient in MS IT packages such as Excel and Word and the compilation of technical reports.

• Clear communication skills allowing you to liaise with customers and suppliers alike.

• Able to supervise specific tasks or activities.

Ideally you will have worked in the test environment in a hands-on role.

What we will give you?

• Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave

• Annual bonus & Share scheme options

• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)

• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities

• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!

• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes

• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs.

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.'

Specificity of the job

There will be opportunity to liaise with customers and suppliers and some foreign travel may be involved.

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Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH

Gloucester

England United Kingdom

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83,000

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27

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35

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.