Technical Engineer

Technical Engineer

Location:

Enfield, North London

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

Start Date:

To be discussed

I am currently representing a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer within the architectural lighting industry, who is looking to recruit an experienced Technical Engineer to join their growing technical and design team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous technical experience within the lighting industry who is looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will join an experienced team and play an important role in supporting product testing, compliance, technical documentation, quality control and product development.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the technical and design teams across a range of projects and activities
• Maintaining laboratory procedures and processes
• Tracking and managing product testing requests and samples
• Conducting photometric, thermal and other product testing
• Supporting product compliance with relevant technical standards and requirements
• Coordinating product testing with external testing facilities
• Managing testing requirements relating to standards including EN(phone number removed), CE, UL, IP and fire testing
• Monitoring and reporting on upcoming lighting and environmental legislation and regulations
• Managing and maintaining product technical files in collaboration with the design team
• Creating and amending product specification sheets and installation guides
• Using Adobe Creative Suite to produce and update technical documentation
• Reformatting and updating technical drawings using AutoCADResearching new technologies, materials and components to support product development
• Attending site visits when required to investigate and resolve product or installation issues
• Supporting incoming goods inspections and quality control processes
• Maintaining and updating technical information and website content
• Providing general administrative and departmental support where required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous technical experience within the lighting industry
• An understanding of lighting products, technologies and technical requirements
• Knowledge of product testing, certification and compliance standards
• Experience or knowledge of standards such as EN(phone number removed) and UL would be advantageous
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite is essential
• Knowledge of AutoCAD would be beneficial, although this is not essential
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to manage demanding workloads, targets and tight deadlines
• A flexible and proactive approach to work

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically capable lighting professional to join an established business and develop their career within a specialist architectural lighting environment.

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