Applications Engineer

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships. 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.

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.

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 as well as within an office environment writing specifications, analysing data, and holding formal meetings/discussions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 (e.g. 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:

• Degree qualified engineer, with 3 years + experience within an engineering environment or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible to work in the UK
• 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
• 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

WHAT WE OFFER: We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. We are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation and quality benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program.

WHAT WE BELIEVE: Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers; Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively; Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse; Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right; Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results.

SAFETY: We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

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