Test Devlopment Engineer
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Test Development Engineer
Chippenham
Long term On-going
Contract
Rate - £20 -£27 Per Hour + Holidays + Pension + Company
Benefits
The Test Development Engineer sought for a leading
global manufacturer of high specification transport equipment on an
on-going contract basis.
As the Test Development Engineer,
your main responsibilities will include developing software using
National Instruments LabVIEW, designing and specifying measuring
instruments, test fixtures, and cable harnesses, as well as
collaborating with the Product design team to address technical issues
and implement engineering changes. You'll also be tasked with managing
projects and collaborating with the NPI manager to create customized
test solutions, providing technical support to manufacturing areas,
and aiding in electronic debugging. Additionally, you'll work towards
improving test equipment reliability and efficiency through
investigation and evaluation.
Your key responsibilities will
encompass project management of test and development projects,
drafting comprehensive test plans, procedures, and timing plans, and
sourcing appropriate test rigs, equipment, and parts. Moreover, you'll
liaise with other departments, customers, and external test
facilities, design circuits, layout panels, and perform wiring tasks.
Selecting hardware suitable for test requirements, ordering hardware,
building, testing, and commissioning it will also be part of your
duties. Processing test data, writing reports, and presenting results,
as well as investigating and reporting on failed components, will be
essential tasks. You'll coordinate external test resources and
internal technicians, providing regular status updates to project
teams and the Engineering Manager.
This is a fantastic
opportunity to a join a company who are true specialists and market
leaders in their field. They invest heavily in their staff and boast a
great retention of staff.
The role in brief:
*Software
development using National Instruments LabView.
*Hardware design
and specification of measuring instruments, test fixtures and cable
harnesses. Interpret equipment specifications and circuit diagrams to
develop comprehensive test solutions. Write the test methods and train
the technicians on the use of the equipment
*Interface with the
Product design team to resolve technical problems and raise
Engineering changes.
*Be an active part of the New Product
Introduction team to introduce electronic based products into the
marketplace.
*Manage projects and work with the NPI manager to
create bespoke test solutions
*Carry out additional duties as
requested by the Engineering manager
The Person Required:
*Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering related subject,
or relevant experience.
*Minimum 3 years testing/development
experience in an automotive, railways or defence environment.
*Experience of UK test facilities and laboratories.
*Interpreting test standards, customer requirements and internal
requirements.
*Writing test plans, procedures and test reports.
*Familiarity with rig testing (rig design and build experience
desirable).
*Use of DFMEA and DVP.
*Understanding of
environmental and mechanical/structural test inputs.
*Problem
solving, trouble-shooting and attention to detail.
*Issue analysis
(failure mode, root cause analysis).
*Proficient in Microsoft
Office products.
Test Devlopment Engineer
BMR Solutions
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