Product Development Technician

Role: Product Development Technician

Location: Dartford

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 - Depending on Experience

Purpose of Role

Proactive Global are currently in search of a skilled Product Development Technician for a market leading manufacturing company based in Dartford.

The purpose of this role will be to support the Engineering teams in the research, development and testing of new products and technologies, applying knowledge of electronics, interfaces and communications protocols, with automotive and quality awareness.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to understand testing and evaluation requirements and be able to devise effective test methods to verify product performance under various conditions. The candidate will employ good practices in terms of equipment setup & installations and will possess good fault‑finding skills, accompanied by a basic understanding of vehicle electrical systems.

This role is primarily office‑based; however, site visits across the UK and driving of company vehicles will be required to carry out testing and evaluation from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to carry out technical product and system testing, evaluation, verification and validation.
• Able to devise, trial and implement improved test setups, procedures and working methods, to enhance evaluation efficiency and accuracy.
• Support or lead product and documentation changes and updates.

Key Tasks

• Bench marking, testing, evaluation, tear down, troubleshooting, analysis and reporting of new and existing vehicle safety products and technologies.
• Support the execution of trials on company and customer vehicles.
• Electrical and mechanical modification, construction of prototypes and rework of production.
• Participation in project team meetings and other Engineering activities.
• Technical support and training both via telephone / email or off‑site for customers and colleagues.

Person Specification

• Experience in working hands‑on with electronics, preferably in the automotive industry, resulting in a good understanding of analogue and digital circuits, components, communications & data signals, 12/24V automotive technology and with an appreciation of embedded software.
• Competent in the set up and use of electronic test equipment, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and others with circuit‑level fault finding and diagnosis skills in modern electronics circuitry.
• SMD and PTH component soldering skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft 365 suite and standard desktop applications.
• Self‑motivated with a practical aptitude and methodical, detail‑orientated approach.
• Able to work to deadlines with the flexibility to multi‑task and to work beyond normal business hours when required.
• Resourceful and eager to learn with a natural respect for company and colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on 07539 656 030 or Jemal.tawfieg@proactiveglobal.com

Why work with Proactive?

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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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