Innovation Technician

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is a global integrated manufacturer of industrial machinery with a tradition of excellence and innovation that spans over 400 years. Our division “Power Transmission & Controls” (PTC) in EMEIA stands for an established global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of drives, custom drive solutions, industrial gearboxes, electrical motors and variable frequency drives.

Invertek Drives – headquartered in Welshpool, UK – is a fast‑growing global company dedicated to the design, development, and manufacturing of energy‑saving variable frequency drive technology. We are committed to acting responsibly in the world in which we operate and have been reducing energy use through variable frequency drives for nearly 25 years. We continue to reduce carbon emissions, contributing to a greener future through sustainable infrastructure and processes.

• Independent type testing of new and existing VFD technology within the IDL portfolio.
• Testing is broad and varied, with particular focus on EMC;
  Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical Safety; and Functionality verification.
• Delivery of high‑quality technical documentation.
• Working closely with the Validation Engineering team to deliver projects in accordance with commercial deadlines.
• Troubleshooting product failures or issues found down to component level.
• Supporting Validation Engineers with external testing – domestic and international where required.
• Collaboration and interface with the wider Innovation department to facilitate product certification, validation of CAD models and parts/component, simulation and firmware verification – and assist with new product integration.
• Collaboration and interface with the wider business to support requests for data both internally and from our customer base.

Invertek Drives

Invertek Drives Ltd

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Welshpool, Wales, United Kingdom