We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Test Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for testing, training other staff members, and will be comfortable in performing customer witnessed FAT’s. Fault finding both electronic/mechanical systems along with document and report writing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertaking Factory Acceptance Tests using standard workshop test equipment such as power supplies, digital multi-meters & oscilloscopes.
- Create test procedures and FAT documents from customer requirements.
- Review Compliance Verification Matrix’s and identify key test requirements.
- Fault-find electromechanical equipment.
- Reading complex technical drawings both wiring and PCB schematics and (to a lesser extent) Mechanical drawings for fault finding purposes.
- Checking that all work meets quality and technical standards.
- Effective communications with both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Adhere to the company's procedures, policies and goals.
- Ensure at all times that health & safety regulations and guidelines are followed.
- Ensure that all procedures are followed as specified in the Quality Manual.
- Maintain documentation to ensure it is kept accurate and up to date in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Assist in maintaining the office and workshop in a clean and orderly state and ensure good project house keeping .
- Work in a conscientious and safe manner at all times, with due consideration of other personnel.
- Train colleagues and provide knowledge transfer within the workplace.
- Actively support continuous improvement activities.
- Support field service when required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of testing electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Ability to write comprehensive test plans and factory acceptance tests for new product launches.
- Will be able support production and quality activities when required.
- HNC or equivalent in Electronics & Control Engineering.
- Computer Literate and competent with using Microsoft Word and Excel packages.
Desirable
- Knowledge of LabVIEW software.
- PLC programming.
- Experience in CAD packages.
- Experience in communication buses.
- Good knowledge of digital camera and video protocols.
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
- Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
- The ability to work independently when required
- A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
- A resilient and adaptable approach
Work life balance:
- 37.5 hour working week
- Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
- 28 days annual leave
- Christmas closure
- Holiday purchasing scheme
Benefits:
- Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
- Income protection scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
- Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
- Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
- Regular sports and social activities
- Gym membership discounts
- Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme
- Excellent learning & development opportunities
- Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the UK?
Experience:
- Test Engineering: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person