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Engineer - Photometry
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Cheshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
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Position Title: Engineer - Photometry
Duration: Contract
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To Measure light sources on vehicle and within a lab environment and produce test reports on performance.
Maintain Dark Room & Light Tunnel facilities, measurement capability and maintain Calibration for all equipment.
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Photometry Engineer part of the Exterior Lighting Team EE/L, focusing on Light Simulation & Photometry within Electrical Engineering Department.
SCOPE OF JOB
Measurement of All Lighting components
Generation of Measurement Reports
Calibration of Measurement equipment
Maintenance of Dark Room Facilities
Cross Functional Communication
Expanded description within Key Duties and responsibilities.
Responsibility for ensuring that local Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed in order to ensure own safety and the safety of others.
DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
The jobholder will be required to manage, perform and report on photometric and other optical measurements on all prototype lamps (Interior& Exterior), switch, screen and ambient lighting components.
Coordinating activities both internally within Bentley and liaising with suppliers as required.
High levels of communication must be maintained with all Bentley departments including Engineering, Quality & Purchase etc.
Decisions on measurement process and prioritisation can be made by the jobholder, however key decisions that can affect other areas and cost but must be confirmed via management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified to HND (minimum) in electrical / electronics but mechanical qualifications with relevant experience would be considered.
The applicant will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in photometry & Physical component validation, using Goniometer, Spectrometer & Imaging Colorimeter devices.
A proactive approach with a clear focus on working collaboratively with feature owners, suppliers and developing a good working relationship.
There will be some potential infrequent need to work / travel to mainland Europe .
EXPERIENCE
Experience and knowledge of the Measurement of Lamps, Switch Panels, and Display Illumination.
For example; Headlamp & Tail lamps,
Roof modules and Interior Lights,
Flat Panel Displays,
Switch Packs,
Ambient & Mood Lights,
Puddle & Warning Lights
Projectors
Retro-reflectors
Other requirements
Reading Technical Drawings.
Ability to write clear technical reports
Understanding of electrical circuit diagrams, circuit design and system integration onto vehicles.
Understanding of vehicle communication networks including CAN and LIN communication buses.
Working to quality standards and processes
Experience with Microsoft office programs including word, power point and excel
The applicant should be able familiar with working with design engineers in a CAD based environment for component design and development.
DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Measurement Requests
Receipt and acknowledgement of Measurement request.
Verification of customer requirements and Measurement Specifications.
Measurement Work Time Management
Component Measurement
Photometric Measurements of Lighting Components (In Lab & in Vehicle)
Data Analysis & Report Compilation
Detailed Analysis of Measurement results.
Creation and Compilation of test summaries and of comprehensive & detailed test reports.
Support Feature owners, Suppliers, and internal customers with understanding measurement results and analysis.
Equipment Calibration
Maintain and Plan equipment Calibration and Maintenance.
Maintain auditable records of equipment Calibration
Process & Improvement
Validation plan to VW & Bentley specification requirements.
Manage validation activities and monitor performance.
Maintenance and Development of Dark Room Facility
Proactively close all validation issues with Bentley Engineering & Quality.
Responsibility for ensuring that local Health and Safety policies and procedures are followed in order to ensure own safety and the safety of others.Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
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