Test Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35-40,000

Job Elements

• Calibrate highly complex equipment and see that test records are properly maintained. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex electro-mechanical assembly and optical quality/production issues.. 
• Operate electrical and optical test equipment, including meters, scopes, and computer controlled testing. 
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair test failures. 
• Complete Manufacturing and R&D testing tasks under engineering direction. Perform initial functional testing of both in-process and completed products. 
• Assemble multi-level electro-mechanical sub-assemblies into complex assemblies using a variety of hand tools. 
• Functional testing and analysis of newly developed products to ensure operation and reliability. 
• Assembling and disassembling test configurations as necessary. 
• Perform process training with employees. 
• 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. 
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree level education in a technical subject (ideally engineering). 
• 1-5 years similar engineering experience. 
• Understanding of quality systems. ISO experience preferred. 
• Experience designing, building, and/or debugging Electrical & Electro-Mechanical assemblies desired, as well as knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; requires interaction with managers, supervisors, engineers, and other associates in a fast pace environment. 
• Knowledge of organizational principles and efficient manufacturing processes such as 5S, lean manufacturing, and six sigma desired. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite including excel, word, and PowerPoint. 
• 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.