Panasonic

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At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers’ expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

PMUK are looking for a Product Safety Test Engineer to join the HAD Quality Department, who will report to the Product Compliance Group Team Leader and will be responsible for ensuring all products are compliant to current safety legislation as specified in EN 60335 product safety standard by the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). This will involve carrying out testing to National & International Standards to ensure products meet all of the necessary safety requirements.

A good understanding of mechanical, electrical & software principles. Success in this role depends on managing own time effectively and ensuring all objectives are met in an efficient manner.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Safety Testing, Evaluation & Reporting Activities

• Producing Test plans and associated Project Plans for compliance projects
• Perform safety testing according to IEC 60335-1 and associated test standards .
• Producing test data in the appropriate format.
• Analysing data from testing against relevant standards
• Generate technical documentation to support testing activities in the laboratories.
• Production of photographs for test reports and records.
• Compilation of accurate IEC Test Reports
• Supervise the work of the Apprentices/Technicians with assistance from the CTF Senior Test Engineer.
• Advising our R&D department on technical aspects of the safety standards when required

Quality Management System Activities

• Help maintain an ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management System.

Maintaining Compliance Laboratories:

• Applying a 5S methodology to ensure that safe working and Health and Safety procedures are employed in the laboratory at all times.
• Maintenance & Control of laboratory equipment
• Assist in the advancement of the ongoing and continual improvement activities within the laboratories.
• Where practical, design, fabricate and maintain test rigs (electrical/mechanical/software) used to carry out product/component testing.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education level and/or relevant experience(s)

• Degree in an Electrical / Electronic Engineering discipline plus minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

• Experience in safety testing and a good understanding of IEC 60335-1
• An understanding of the ISO17025 Quality System.
• Good knowledge of all engineering disciplines.
• Capable of reading and understanding technical drawings, schematics & appliance diagrams.
• Good working knowledge of MS office programs.
• Excellent communication & planning skills and an attention to detail.

Other requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training, physical or mental abilities required)

• Preferred full UK driving license as some travel could be required as part of this role.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Working Hours: 07:45 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:45 – 13:30 Friday.

• Flexi-time system.
• Company pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• Free parking on site.
• Annual leave entitlement of 24 days (+ bank holidays), increasing up to 30 (+ bank holidays) with service.
• Death in service benefit of 4x annual salary.
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, bereavement, adoption, surrogacy, and sickness.
• Fuel card with UK Fuels, providing discounted rates at the pump.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long Service Awards.
• On-site canteen.
• Exclusive 'Staff Sales' site for Panasonic products.
• Training and development opportunities.
• 'Refer a Friend' recruitment scheme. 

ABOUT US

Pana­sonic is one of the largest and lead­ing elec­tronic pro­duct manu­facturers in the world. The depth and variety of our re­search capa­bilities, manu­facturing ex­pertise, high quality and sophisticated pro­ducts have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.

Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd. (known as PMUK) established itself in Cardiff in 1974 and has prided itself on providing quality products to provide enhanced living for our customers, always making people central to our activities. Focusing on our innovative electronics technology, we strive to provide a wide variety of products, systems, and services in various spaces and areas, such has homes, communities, businesses, and automobiles.

PMUK is currently home to three separate business divisions:

• Home Appliance Division (HAD) focuses on the cooking appliance market and is specifically involved in the design, development, and production of high-quality microwave ovens and induction hobs.
• Mobile Solutions Business Division Europe (MSBD EU) specialises in providing integrated computer solutions, specifically involving configuration of TOUGHBOOK and TOUGHPAD products, docking solutions, and services to match their customers’ full solution requirement. The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK range sets the industry standard for ruggedised laptops and tablets used by automotive, defence, emergency services, forklift, transport and logistics, manufacturing, utilities, and other key markets.
• Panasonic Connect Europe Customer Service Centre (PCOEU-CS) is a repair centre for PCOEU, which provides business products and solutions to help businesses capture, compute, and communicate every piece of visual, voice, and text-based data using a range of broadcasting equipment, interactive displays, and projectors. 

Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.

+DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.

Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.