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Test Development Engineer
Salary: £35,000-£40,000
Location: Peterlee, County Durham, UK
Overall purpose
Working within the Engineering team and supporting the Senior Electronics Test Engineer with new product development for rechargeable battery solutions. We’re looking for a candidate with a creative and innovate mindset, to design and develop new custom automated test equipment, assist with the maintenance of existing equipment and collaborate with other departments in NPI and PFMEA processes for new products.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and execution of test plans for new products in development.
- Development of new test equipment for battery pack manufacture
- Maintenance and improvement of existing test equipment and fixtures
- Verification/Validation of test equipment and fixtures
- Continuous training of Electronics Technicians
- Support production with troubleshooting, technical questions and advice
- Version control of compiled firmware (hex files) and assistance with programming fixtures
- Inform product development teams on testing aspects of new product introduction (NPI) process
- PFMEA – involvement in process failure modes effects analysis
- Develop test specification in line with customer requirements and SPQP
- Preparing test reports
- Failure mode analysis and prevention
- Record keeping in line with quality and company procedures
- Test reports for external customers
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- BEng or equivalent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Experience in a similar role
- Excellent IT skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Use of SQL databases.
- Programming experience is highly desirable. Applicable fields are embedded C, Arduino platforms (for internal test equipment) and C# Windows programming (for helper test programs).
- Strong fault finding/troubleshooting skills – on test equipment and on product
- Background in power electronics is desirable but not essential
- Organised, motivated and enthusiastic
- Keeps priorities under review, plans and works flexibly to cope with change in circumstances and demands
Health and Safety
- Ensure compliance with company’s HSE policies and procedures
- Challenge any member of staff or visitor professionally when H&S controls are not being adhered
Quality Assurance and Product Security
- Ensure compliance with ISO procedures
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Electronics Test Engineer
LIAISE WITH:- Internally – All departments as required
– Externally – Customers
– Regulatory bodies
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to humanresources@alexenergy.co.uk.
