Test Engineer

My client based in Colchester is one of the world leaders in the design and manufacture of control and monitoring systems and are looking to recruit a Test Engineer. The Test Engineer will test products in R&D as well as production. Applications from electronics graduates with a year out in industry or apprentice trained electronics engineers would be welcome. Please note this company does not offer sponsorship.

Duties:

– Test the functionality of in-house application software (primarily embedded) using a ‘Black box’ functional testing methodology.
– Determine the set of tests necessary to test and prove the functionality of the software based on the functional description supplied by the design team.
– Inspect and test electronic / electrical products in production in accordance with their product designs, applicable drawings and parts lists.
– Inspect, repair and test products customer returns.
– Reconfiguration of existing test equipment, or request the purchase new equipment required, working closely with the R&D team to determine if equipment needs to be designed specifically for the task.
– Maintain test equipment, tools and environment.
– Complete any relevant production documentation.
– Provide feedback to design engineers regarding products to improve standardisation and innovation in design.
– Participate in regular team meetings to ensure continual improvements.
– Aid the development of standard products and systems.
– Where appropriate, visit suppliers to resolve serious or ongoing issues.
 

Skills and Experience:

– Qualified to degree level in Electronics/Electrical Engineering
– Experience of application/software/controls testing would be preferred
– Hardware test experience is essential
– Experience of the marine industry would be preferable
– Experience of traction and locomotive engineering ideal
– Knowledge of electrical machine basics (generators, transformers, motors), prime movers and generators used in industry would be useful along with electrical protection devices & energy monitoring devices

Benefits:

– Ongoing training and support will be given
– 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
– 37 hours per week flexitime (core hours 8am-4.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-1pm Friday)
– Matched pension contributions up to 6%
– Free parking

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