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Electronics Engineer - Technical Support
The team at Edwards is expanding and is keen to hear from Engineers with relevant skills and experience to join our welcoming team.
The Role
1. To provide technical support to all Product Companies, Service Technology Centres, Customer Centres, and Divisions for all Semicon and Industrial Vacuum products / E-Parts designed by the Eastbourne Product Company. These include drive electronics, control electronics, and all associated software.
2. To provide support to the Eastbourne Product Company for every product developed through the NPI process.
3. To provide support for the development of new products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide advice on and testing of replacement parts to cover any component obsolescence or supply issues for all E-Parts designed by the Eastbourne Product Company.
2. Propose, obtain agreement, and implement Copy Exact changes as required to ensure no customer non-conformities or interruptions to E-Part manufacturing.
3. Carry out compliance testing to EN Standards (e.g., EMC and Electrical Safety) for existing products and update NRTL compliance listings (UL/CSA).
4. Carry out Product Lifecycle Management for all E-Parts designed by the Eastbourne Product Company, including component BOM health checks.
5. Propose, test, and implement any product redesigns or refreshes due to lifecycle management, component obsolescence, or component supply issues.
6. Build prototype test and measurement equipment as required.
7. Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent. HNC/HND may also qualify.
8. Strong working knowledge in a similar role with exposure to a broad range of digital and analogue circuit types - small signal to power electronics (minimum of three years' experience in a similar role).
9. Electronic Engineering background, including knowledge of circuit diagrams and the ability to identify the function of various types of analogue and digital circuit components; some design experience advantageous.
10. Be able to fault-find down to component level and determine the root cause for failure/damage in the associated circuit. Be able to propose solutions to problems discovered, including circuit design changes where required.
11. Produce reports on findings to feed back to customers or the technology team. Experience in producing 8D reports advantageous.
12. Able to support key customers through:
o Difficult investigations or problems.
o Agreeing realistic and effective actions with customers.
o Providing ongoing support to products regarding component obsolescence and product compliance.
13. Understanding of product compliance desirable; ideally product safety, environmental legislation, and NRTL approvals.
14. Some experience in EMC-related failure modes and solutions.
15. Broad electronics knowledge including microcontrollers, embedded software, digital and analogue circuits, serial communications, power electronics, and switch mode power supplies.
16. Competent to work on high voltage single phase and 3-phase circuits.
What we offer
We are a friendly team with a family feel, where people support each other, and you will be welcomed with a smile as you move around the site.
Our managers are dedicated to developing and supporting their teams, putting in place personal development plans to help you meet your personal goals. As part of the Atlas Copco Group, you have access to a world of opportunities with our internal development openings and an environment where individuals are empowered to act. Our mission is to be sustainable and profitable, delivering efficient production and reliable products. With a vision to be first in mind, first in choice to our customers.
Benefits include:
1. Pension with an employer contribution up to 8%
2. Annual bonus up to 7.5%
3. Relocation package if applicable
4. Flexible working
5. Health Cash plan, worth up to £860 per year
6. Subsidised canteen
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Valued recognition programme, earning gifts, vouchers, and long service awards
9. 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
10. Wellbeing programme supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connectedness, and sense of purpose
11. Running club
12. Fitness app, with stream-able classes
13. Free fruit
About Edwards
Edwards Innovation Hub
We want to be a workplace for everyone. At Edwards, we know that diversity and inclusion are critical to our long-term success. We know that diversity and inclusion help us understand our customers' needs and strengthen employee motivation, productivity, innovation, and results. Edwards invites applications from candidates looking for full-time and job share opportunities.
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems, and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass, and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture, and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging. #J-18808-Ljbffr