Graduate Test Engineer - VSS

Atlas Copco; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Graduate Test Engineer to support the development of test systems and processes. This role involves collaboration with technicians, contributing to software development, and understanding product testing. The ideal candidate will have a recent degree in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and experience with CAD and software management tools. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement at the Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill, ideal for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Lifelong learning and career growth

Health and well-being

Qualifications

• Recent degree or HND/HNC in software engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD.
• Familiarity with software design and development tools or IDEs, e.g., LabVIEW.
• Experience using software source code management tools such as Mercurial, Subversion, or Git.
• Confidence in preparing technical reports and documentation in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Understand products and their testing requirements by working with technicians.
• Learn commercialization processes and risk management for testing.
• Contribute to the development of test software with LabVIEW.
• Participate in equipment reviews to ensure safety.
• Document test equipment, including flow charts and drawings.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Be a key member of the service test development team.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience with 2D/3D CAD

Familiarity with software design and development tools

Experience using software source code management tools

Confidence in preparing technical reports

Education

Recent degree or HND/HNC in software engineering

Tools

National Instruments LabVIEW

MS Office

Job description

Your role

As a Graduate Test Engineer - VSS, your mission is to support the development and improvement of test systems and processes for Service Technology Centres (STCs) and Product Companies, ensuring quality and efficiency in product testing. You will report to the Test Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of Edwards products and their testing requirements by collaborating with technicians at STCs and Product Companies.
• Learn how products are commercialised and how risk management tools such as FMEA influence test specifications.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of test software (National Instruments LabVIEW), resolving issues and creating new test code.
• Gain knowledge of test system safety requirements and participate in equipment reviews to ensure safe working practices.
• Assist in documenting test equipment, including flow charts, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and SOPs.
• Engage with external suppliers to obtain quotations and resolve technical issues.
• Become a key member of the service test development team.

Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• A recent degree or HND/HNC in software engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD.
• Familiarity with software design and development tools or IDEs (e.g., LabVIEW).
• Experience using software source code management tools such as Mercurial, Subversion, or Git.
• Confidence in preparing technical reports and documentation in MS Office.

Benefits

• Work in a dynamic and motivated team supporting all elements of test for STCs and Product Companies.
• International travel will be required, with placements in two locations to build relationships and understand global requirements.
• Ideal for developing a career in a world-leading business.
• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site initially at our Global Technology Centre, Burgess Hill.

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Jessica Timperley

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