Test Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35-40,000

Job Elements

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  Calibrate highly complex equipment and see that test records are properly maintained. 


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  Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex electro-mechanical assembly and optical quality/production issues.. 


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  Operate electrical and optical test equipment, including meters, scopes, and computer controlled testing. 


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  Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair test failures. 


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  Complete Manufacturing and R&D testing tasks under engineering direction. Perform initial functional testing of both in-process and completed products. 


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  Assemble multi-level electro-mechanical sub-assemblies into complex assemblies using a variety of hand tools. 


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  Functional testing and analysis of newly developed products to ensure operation and reliability. 


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  Assembling and disassembling test configurations as necessary. 


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  Perform process training with employees. 


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  Help develop and maintain processes and methods that comply with all safety, regulatory, and company requirements/guidelines, in support of local, state and federal safety standards. 


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  Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will have:

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  Degree level education in a technical subject (ideally engineering). 


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  1-5 years similar engineering experience. 


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  Understanding of quality systems. ISO experience preferred. 


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  Experience designing, building, and/or debugging Electrical & Electro-Mechanical assemblies desired, as well as knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance. 


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requires interaction with managers, supervisors, engineers, and other associates in a fast pace environment. 


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  Knowledge of organizational principles and efficient manufacturing processes such as 5S, lean manufacturing, and six sigma desired. 


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  Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite including excel, word, and PowerPoint. 


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  May require knowledge of computer systems and software (i.e. SAP, LabView, AutoCad, SolidWorks, C++ and/or modern engineering software applications). 

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.