Engineering Test Technician

About the Department

The Engineering Test department is responsible for ensuring all new products meet the required specifications before they are commercially released.

 Additional duties can include: 

• Customer-led enquiries that often require bespoke testing.
• Life testing of new components to ensure suitability for future use.
• Thermal profiling of prototype products in environmental chambers.

What you'll Do

Reporting to the Engineering Test Manager, the Engineering Test Engineer is responsible for:

• In depth testing of new and legacy products to the highest standard.
• Maintenance & Calibration (to UKAS standard) of all department equipment
• Assisting senior engineers on larger projects when required.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical tests and investigations on a range of new and legacy products using equipment such as:
  • Virtual Network Analysers, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies (including HV), and more…
• Write C++ code in Visual Studio to automate tests and create graphical user interfaces.
• Produce detailed test reports of new products and organise results for future viewing.
• Communication with various departments to resolve any issues discovered during test.
• Soldering cables/connectors used for testing, replacing and fault finding of faulty and/or missing components.
• Organise and ensure all department equipment is calibrated to UKAS standards and records maintained.
  
  

This position requires a wide range of skills, and you will often be working on multiple projects simultaneously, so the ability to self-manage assigned projects will be essential.

Skills and Attributes (Essential)

• Minimum BTEC level 3 / A Levels in engineering discipline, ideally with a high electronic content or experience in a similar role.
• Ability to fault find down to component level
• Understanding of electronic principles
• Be able to work in a pressurised environment
• Self-motivated
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Adaptable, approachable and flexible
• Creative and forward thinking
• Safety conscious approach
  
  Skills and Attributes (Desirable)
• Experienced in using a range of test equipment, DMMs, Network Analysers, ATE, Oscilloscopes.
• Previous experience in an engineering position