Applications Engineer

About the role

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality - developed and manufactured responsibly - that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. Our Culture PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. Career Opportunities We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow. JOB PURPOSE The Applications Engineer is responsible for driving and supporting the development of fuel injection test solutions for Hartridge Ltd and OE partner approved solutions from concept through to completion. The role is a "hands-on" role, requiring a self-starter who is both proficient working in a development workshop environment working on Hartridge equipment, as well as within an office environment writing specifications, analysing data, and holding formal meetings/discussions.

Responsibilities

• Key accountabilities:
• Act as Lead Engineer on Hartridge R&D projects
• Developing the functional specifications and the concepts which will deliver new products and accessories
• Designing and executing experiments to validate/verify new machine / control concepts
• Writing project technical documentation (eg. specifications, timing plans, acceptance test procedures, user manuals, applications guides)
• Liaising with internal and external customers, ensuring the requirements of the customer and Hartridge are both fulfilled
• Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
• Qualifications/education
• Degree qualified engineer, with 3 years + experience within an engineering environment
• Alternatively, having attained an HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Experience/skills
• NPI/NPD experience in an engineering/product development environment
• Ability to create and develop technical specifications
• Knowledge & experience with hydraulic and electrical control systems
• Experience in developing test techniques, their execution and subsequent data analysis, using analysis/measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically competent with MS Excel and/or other data processing tools
• Ability to read technical drawings and an understanding of mechanical design principles
• Ability to communicate effectively with other business functions and external customers
• Knowledge of Diesel Common Rail and Gasoline Direct fuel injection systems
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Basic CAD experience i.e. opening drawings, opening assemblies
• Non-essential but desirable requirements:
• Vehicle control systems and fuel injection systems
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical assemblies and electrical layouts.
• DFM/DFA (design for manufacture/design for assembly), VA/VE, FMEA
• Knowledge of CI tools
• Particular aptitude/skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision to deliver projects
• Self-starting and resilient with the ability to make progress
• Strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail
• Good troubleshooting skills with a strong desire to get involved
• Good team player - winning as part of a cross functional team is a priority
• Confident in making decisions
• Completer/Finisher
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• This is a 12 month, fixed term position, and the candidate must have proof of right to work in the UK.

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