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Xaar Values:
Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.
Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible
Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly
Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve
Integrity – we deliver on our promises
Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other
Purpose of Role:
The Senior Engineer – Product Test will carry out testing on Xaar technology as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that a new product meets the project specification and is fit for release to market. Other activity within the role may include providing hands-on support during product development or supporting customers where required.
The Senior Engineer – Product Test will be expected to act as the Test Lead within new product development (NPD) projects, owning and delivering the test work package. The person will create test plans from project specifications and design experiments to validate or verify a new technology. They will then be expected to lead the execution of this work in the laboratory and be responsible for a high-quality output. The role will also involve processing data and writing final reports to conclude the test activity. This position is expected to be predominately laboratory based and will require a hands-on skill set alongside an organised mentality and a positive driven outlook.
The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of printing technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: Team Lead – Product Test
Line management responsibility: None
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the design, execution and reporting of Product Test work packages within NPD projects
- Lead experimental activity within projects and become a technical leader within the laboratory setting
- Set a high standard within the laboratory for tidiness, organisation and technical output
- Provide detailed feedback within project meetings, identifying next steps and being accountable for work achieved and actions
- Recording and processing raw data to create concise final reports to conclude test activity
- Operate printing equipment and software, such as stage or roll-to-roll tools
- Set-up, operate and clean ink delivery systems and print heads
- Lead fault finding activity to identify issues and create solutions
- Own equipment or processes within R&D including writing documentation, such as standard operating procedures (SOP) or risk assessments (RA)
- Lead initiatives to improve Product Test capability
- Contribute to maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment through 5S activities
- Adherence to H&S standards at all times
Key Challenges:
- Developing a core understanding of the fundamental operating principals of inkjet printheads, drive electronics, ink systems and best printing practices.
- Be able to work successfully in a dynamic research and development environment where priorities may change quickly
- Generating high quality output, including documentation, that is understandable and repeatable
- Creating an environment to match the desired culture – professional, energetic, innovative, vibrant
Key Internal Relationships:
- Product Test team
- Project Leads
- Team Leads (Actuator & Mechanical, Electronics & Software, Inks & Materials, Applications, Product Test)
- Director of Development
- Technical Authorities
Person Specification:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in a STEM or life sciences subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Chemistry)
- Minimum 6 years’ experience of working in a laboratory or engineering environment, ideally within an R&D function
- Ability to investigate and analyse complex systems in a methodical way. Able to debug a system from the printhead through to a printing application as required
- A hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn new techniques or skills
- Confident communicator, able to adjust their style when explaining complex technical issues to peers, managers, customers etc.
- Methodical approach, demonstrating attention to detail
- Effective team worker – able to build good relationships with the wider R&D team
- Ability to manage multiple demands and manage time effectively
- Self-starter with a driven mentality
Experience of:
- Leading activity within new product development or research projects
- Proven lab experience within an engineering setting
- Experience of working successfully within R&D or engineering projects
- Familiarity with engineering best practises, such as failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) and/or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Computer literate including Microsoft Office/Excel/Teams
- Experience of working within the digital print industry (preferred but not essential)
