Test Engineer

Calling all Eletro-Mechanical Test Engineers! An exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer exists with a leading defence company. The Test Engineer will take responsibility for testing electro-optical-mechanical components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems, and recording results accurately, flagging issues to the engineering team, and carrying out fault-finding to diagnose production or design issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertaking Factory Acceptance Tests using standard workshop test equipment such as power supplies, digital multi-meters & oscilloscopes.
Assist in creating test procedures and FAT documents.
Fault-find electromechanical equipment.
Effective communications with both technical and non-technical personnel.
Adhere to the company's procedures, policies and goals.
Ensure at all times that health & safety regulations and guidelines are followed.
Ensure that all procedures are followed as specified in the Quality Manual.
Maintain documentation to ensure it is kept accurate and up to date in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
Assist in maintaining the office and workshop in a clean and orderly state and ensure good project house keeping
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.
Able to read complex technical drawings, wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.
Will be able to support production and quality activities when required.
ONC or equivalent in Electronics Engineering
Experience with manual test and integration.
Computer Literate and competent with using Microsoft Word and Excel packages.

Desirable 

PCB testing and fault-finding experience
Good knowledge of digital camera and video protocols.
Knowledge of automated test software.
PLC programming.
Experience in CAD packages.
Experience in communication protocols.
Understanding of networking and network infrastructure.

Personal Attributes

Have the ability to liaise with customers verbally and in writing in an effective manner, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders and build relationships in order to understand diverse and complex requirements.
Have the ability to fit in and work well both in a team and in working autonomously when required (change from The ability to work independently when required).
Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
A resilient and adaptable approach at all times.
Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
The ability to work independently when required.
A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
A resilient and adaptable approach at all times.Work life balance:

37.5 hour working week
Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
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 gives you and your family access to 4 key 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 wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
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 & development opportunities
Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locationsSecurity Clearance Requirements:

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years