Test Engineer
- Up to £40000.00 per annum
- West Sussex
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Join our Test Department as a Test Engineer, reporting to the Test Engineering Manager. You will be responsible for testing electro-optical-mechanical components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems, recording results accurately, flagging issues to the engineering team, and carrying out fault-finding to diagnose production or design issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests using standard workshop test equipment such as power supplies, digital multi-meters, and oscilloscopes.
- Assist in creating test procedures and FAT documents.
- Fault-find electromechanical equipment.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Adhere to company procedures, policies, and goals.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and guidelines.
- Follow procedures as specified in the Quality Manual.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Assist in maintaining the office and workshop in a clean and orderly state, ensuring good project housekeeping.
- Actively support continuous improvement activities.
- Support field service when required.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
- Excellent knowledge of manual testing electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Ability to write comprehensive test plans and factory acceptance tests for new product launches.
- Proficient in reading complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and PCB schematics.
- Capable of supporting production and quality activities when required.
- ONC or equivalent in Electronics Engineering.
- Experience with manual test and integration.
- Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Word and Excel packages.
Desirable:
- PCB testing and fault-finding experience.
- Good knowledge of digital camera and video protocols.
- Familiarity with automated test software.
- PLC programming experience.
- Experience with CAD packages.
- Knowledge of communication protocols.
- Understanding of networking and network infrastructure.
Personal Attributes:
- Effective verbal and written communication with customers, producing reports, and participating in formal design reviews.
- Clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, building relationships to understand diverse and complex requirements.
- Ability to work well both in a team and autonomously when required.
- Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
- Flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
- Resilient and adaptable approach at all times.
- Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
Work-Life Balance:
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Christmas closure.
- Holiday purchasing scheme.
Benefits:
- Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%.
- Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing access to services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations.
- Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
- Company shares incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app and mental health support for all employees, plus regular activities across our sites.
- Regular sports and social activities.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Great working environment with free onsite car parking across all locations.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. If successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK, and proof of UK residency for at least five years.