Test Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer

Location: Norfolk

Salary: £40,000 (DOE)

Type: Permanent, Start date ASAP

This is a rare opportunity to join an engineering consultancy like no other. With sustainability being a main priority, their completely unique ideas are creating a new wave of innovation that you do not want to miss out on.

To continue with their mission, they are looking for a dynamic and driven Test Engineer to take responsibility for the delivery of test systems, focusing on testing & verifying the motor controllers and electric motors under the direction of the Lead Test & Simulation Engineer.

Test Engineer main responsibilities:

• Contribute to the definition of and management of company Dyno test facilities and test schedules.
• Produce technical reports that evaluate and compare product performance and statistical data for internal and external use.
• Process and evaluate data that is collected from testing to determine the validity of the data and that tests being performed are true and correct.
• Perform tests in accordance with test plans and ensure data storage complies with company procedures.
• Supervise, train and instruct test engineers in all aspects of testing
• Perform root cause analysis on test failures, test fixtures, test equipment and issues that may occur during the installation and commissioning of test systems
• Provide advice and recommendations for improving the efficiency, accuracy and automation of current testing methods.
• Maintain test procedures and ensure test equipment is in good working order and in calibration according to departmental procedures.
• Support the mechanical, electronics, Integration and firmware teams in verification and validation tasks required including pre-compliance testing

Requirements for the successful Test Engineer:

• Qualification in a relevant Electronics/Embedded/Electro-Mechanical engineering discipline
• Experience in an engineering development environment, preferably sectors where testing of electro-mechanical machines is prominent (such as Automotive)

• Proven experience in writing technical reports in accordance with verification and validation procedures.

• Excellent understanding of basic electronics principles including measurement principles (isolated vs differential measurement methodology, bridge, 4-wire)

Why should you apply for this Test Engineer role?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee assistance package (EAP)
• Life insurance for employees only (death in service x 4 times salary)
• Corporate shop
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea/coffee/snacks
• Stakeholder pension scheme '' contribution of 5% of salary
• Share scheme
• Company laptop & rucksack

To apply for this Test Engineer role, click "Apply now" or contact Rhianna Beckett at Orion Electrotech, Reading to discuss further.