Graduate Test Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Blyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves creating test strategies, performing statistical analyses, and developing cutting-edge test equipment. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to projects that enhance safety and technology in medical and safety devices. If you're passionate about engineering and technology, and you thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on life-saving products. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive workplace for all talents.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounted critical illness cover

Subsidised canteen

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work

Gym membership discounts

Charity Giving scheme

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required.
• Experience in lab testing and statistical analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create test strategies and perform tests for new and existing products.
• Develop and validate new test equipment focusing on automation.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Test Strategy Development

Python

C#

LabVIEW

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

LabVIEW

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At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

• Create test strategies, test plans, perform tests and statistical data analysis related to new products before launch and serial products on request of different departments and projects.
• Work on test concepts from planning to commissioning of new test equipment, rigs and jigs and as well software/firmware related for various test purposes including simulation and test automatization for internal and external build following the relevant processes and demands.
• Use of statistical analysis to prove performance.
• Use of Six Sigma and statistical tools for various applications in test engineering.
• Direct test technicians to perform tests and document the test results in alignment with the standard procedures, H&S and test lab rules.
• Develop and validate new test equipment, with a focus on automation via LabVIEW control and various other programming languages.
• Support with product and test knowledge on request of Draeger departments and in interdisciplinary project teams.
• Build up personal network with international test houses.
• Correlation work on test procedures and set ups with international test laboratories.
• Contributing to the global Draeger Test Engineer Network activities.
• Update test equipment to align with standards and test requirements.
• Maintenance of department standards and procedures: 6S, test procedures, SOPs, and H&S requirements.
• Test equipment and process improvements.
• Finalise projects, tasks, targets agreed in alignment with the yearly department goals.
• All employees have a responsibility to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Team Lead Test Engineering

Size of team/environment

• Team of 13.

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science

Related Experience

• Exposure to lab testing and statistical analysis within an academic or industrial setting.
• Some experience of an engineering or scientific environment outside of university.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Use of Python, C#, LabVIEW
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills in English
• High attention to detail
• Analytical mind and an inquisitive nature
• Ability to absorb information quickly.
• Work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%.
• Charity Giving scheme.

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16, employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.