Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is increase the Test Engineering team’s capacity to:
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Design and build systems for testing Flusso gas and flow sensor products
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Develop test software, database functions and test data analysis/visualisation tools
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Deliver high quality, reliable test results and informative analysis
Responsibilities
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Building a full understanding of Flusso sensor devices and product solutions, including use cases, operation and performance specifications
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Test requirements capture and development of specifications, methods and plans for:
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Sensor performance characterisation
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Verification of compliance to product specifications
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Emulation of production test methods, for correlation testing
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Design, implementation and integration of automated test set-ups involving
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Standard test equipment
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Custom mechanical fixtures, fittings and pipework
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Custom circuit boards and cabling
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Bespoke software to execute test specifications
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Validation of test methods and assessment of test system accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility
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Efficient and timely execution of test plans
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Correct capture of test results in the database system
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Development of test software, database functions and test data analysis/visualisation tools
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Test of product evaluation kits for customers
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Suitability of test methods and quality of test specifications
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Timely availability and reliability of test setups
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Timely delivery of reliable test results and correct analysis of them
Requirements
Qualifications, knowledge, skills & experience
A bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science subject
Knowledge, skills and experience in these areas are essential for the role:
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Theory and practice of test and measurement
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Integration of test set-ups with bespoke mechanical parts, electronic subsystems and software
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Use of standard electronics test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
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Use of databases for test result storage and access
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Development of test software, database functions and data analysis/visualisation tools in Python
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Rigorous source code version control, ideally using git
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Working in an ISO9001:2015 quality system
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Working to lab protocols, procedures and health and safety regulations
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Analysis and presentation of test results
Knowledge and experience in these areas would be an advantage:
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Testing gas detection and flow sensing components or products
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Development of test software in LabVIEW
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Silicon-MEMS component fabrication, packaging and handling
Profile
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Highly detail conscious and meticulous.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tight project timescales.
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Able to remain calm, focussed and productive whilst juggling multiple competing priorities.
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Adept at problem solving in all areas, including unfamiliar ones.
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Pro-active, positive, innovative and enthusiastic by nature.
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Flexible and responsive to changing needs of projects and the business.
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Good communication and presentation skills
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Keen to learn
Benefits
- Base salary
- Bonus (% of base salary) based on company and personal performance
- Workplace pension contribution 3% of full base salary (we can trade with salary level for higher)
- Bupa Cash Plan Level 3 (employee only)
- Private Medical insurance with cover for spouse/partner and dependent children
- Group Life Insurance covers up to 4 x salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (adjusted for part time roles)
- Support for relocation (loan discharged over two years service)
- Hybrid home/office working, by agreement with line manager
