NPI Test Development Engineer

Caged Tigers South Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Test Development Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves engaging in automated production test development, from software module coding to physical jig design. As the company grows, you will play a critical part in delivering new test capabilities and ensuring seamless transitions into manufacturing. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to influence product design and contribute to high-performance systems for both commercial and government clients. If you're eager to grow your career in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in testing electronics/RF/Fibre sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• Design automated manufacturing test facilities for new products.
• Enhance existing manufacturing facilities for test process flow.
• Conduct statistical evaluation and trend analysis of test results.

Skills

Test code development

Scripting tools (LabVIEW, Teststand)

Communication skills

Statistical evaluation

Education

Honours degree in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Teststand

Job description

Test Development Engineer

Salary: £48k - £52k

The Company:

A well-established business with a clear focus and strategic plan. With four divisions (Power, Systems, Test and Comms) focusing on various sectors such as Satcom, Broadcast, Mil/Aero, and Test & Measurement amongst others, the pathway forward is looking very bright indeed.

The core values of the business are also cemented in place so that everyone associated with the business understands and delivers:

• Keeping commitments to customers and each other
• Expect High standards
• Face-to-face communication
• Teaching and sharing, encouraging a learning culture
• Challenging if we think there is a better way of doing things
• Listening… always.

Job Summary:

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic and passionate engineers who want to grow with our organisation. As our facilities expand and new products are introduced, so must our engineering team grow and develop.

This new and exciting position exists due to growth in the high-performance systems for both its commercial and government customers.

As a Test Development Engineer, you will engage with all aspects of automated production test development, from SW module coding and test sequencing to physical jig design and fabrication.

With a focus on the delivery of new test capability to the manufacturing environment, you will work closely with our engineering team during product development to understand and influence design decisions and ensure a smooth transition into the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and delivery of automated manufacturing test facilities for new product developments
• Enhancement of existing manufacturing facilities to optimise effectiveness of test process flow
• Production and maintenance of test fixtures and test equipment
• Generation of controlled documentation for test procedures, configurations, and code
• Conducting statistical evaluation and trend analysis of test results to guide process improvement
• Advising product development engineers on design for testability features of new products
• Attending and influencing new product design reviews
• Developing and introducing new testing methodologies for as new product families come online
• Supporting system acceptance testing prior to delivery of larger communication systems

The Person:

• Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience of testing electronics/RF/Fibre sub-systems in a manufacturing environment
• Skills in test code development and sequencing with scripting tools e.g. LabVIEW, Teststand
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience developing automated test rigs for RF circuits and optical telecommunications systems
• Understanding of software and firmware version control and release management
• Experience with engineering quality management processes

Please don’t apply if:

• You don’t like to share and collaborate
• For all your good points, you struggle to keep commitments and deadlines
• You are not a good listener
• You don’t hold a British passport or citizenship. This position will require UK security clearance.

The Rewards:

• Salary - £48k - £52k DoE
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days of annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays – with additional days awarded based on length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities to expand your knowledge and help with your career progression.
• Close proximity to local amenities – including a café, gym, shop, post office, and more.
• Access to a cycle-to-work scheme – with bicycle and safety equipment purchased by the company.
• Free onsite parking and refreshments.

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