Test Engineer

JOB PURPOSE: As our Test Engineer, you will design, create and implement test hardware and software to fulfil customer specifications and recommendations. You will research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales as well as report progress of all assigned tasks to the Project Leader and Management Team.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Create manual and automated test boxes, and cable sets along with technical documentation.

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  Produce electrical schematics and drawings.

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  Create and complete testing plans and reports.

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  Troubleshoot and analyse issues that arise during testing.

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  Take responsibility for product testing at external test facilities.

In addition, undertake any other duty or responsibility that may reasonably be allocated by the Engineering and R&D Manager or Technical Director.

EXPERIENCE
An apprenticeship with further education or an engineering degree or similar is essential. You'll be proficient in the use of IT Systems and you will be adept at making electrical wiring and cable diagrams. Familiarity with Software Programming is also required. If you have Circuit PCB design, this would be advantageous. Being a technical role, there will be the expectation to be hands on so previous hands on experience would also be advantageous.
Our ideal Test Engineer will be commercially aware with the ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely. You'll have a logical, analytical and creative approach to problems.
Required

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  Minimum 3+ years in a similar Test Engineer role

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  Script programming

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  Logic programming

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  Use of AutoCAD, ePlan or similar for design of control panels and wiring diagrams

Advantageous

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  Motion Control

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  Servo Drives

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  Arduino

SKILLS & BEHAVIOURS:

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  Excellent communication skills

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  The ability to work both in a team and independently

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  Able to plan and organise your own workload

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  Professional telephone manner

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  Positive, can do attitude

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  Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work effectively

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  Excellent work ethic & Attendance

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  Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office

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  Flexible and the willingness to travel