Laboratory Test Engineer

TÜV SÜD AG; Fareham; On-site; USD 33,593 - 47,030; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will be part of a dedicated team of environmental test specialists. In this exciting role, you will conduct climatic and mechanical testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards while working closely with customers to deliver exceptional service. Your contributions will not only help improve testing efficiency but also enhance customer satisfaction. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values innovation and quality in environmental testing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is essential.
• Knowledge of test laboratory quality and operating procedures is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct climatic and mechanical environmental testing to standards.
• Record test results and produce reports following quality procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Good numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Environmental test/shaker equipment

Job description

Your career opportunities at the TÜV SÜD Group

Working as part of a team of environmental test specialists, the successful candidate will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive environmental testing service, working with customers across a wide range of industry sectors. The successful candidate will contribute to and often initiate efficiency improvements, many of which will include the management, manipulation, and presentation of electronic test data for reports.

Key responsibilities:

1. Conducting climatic and mechanical environmental testing to relevant test standards, regulatory requirements, and defined test plans.
2. Working closely with customers during attended testing.
3. Recording test results using various electronic logbook systems and production of test reports, following company quality procedures.
4. Liaison with customers relating to the specification and conduct of tests and the interpretation of the results.
5. Close liaison with the test supervisor to ensure work is carried out accurately and within the timescales allowed.
6. Helping to develop and refine test plans with the customer.
7. Assisting with the development of test methods and other departmental documentation.
8. Working with the team to implement continuous improvement activities and develop procedures and processes to improve the efficiency of the testing service.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience in a laboratory environment.

Highly Desirable requirements:

1. Practical experience of delivering climatic and/or mechanical test services, operating environmental test/shaker equipment.
2. Previous experience in a test house environment.
3. Knowledge of test laboratory quality and operating procedures.
4. An interest in working in a test environment.
5. Motivated and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn.
6. Flexible approach to work – willing to work overtime, ad hoc shifts or on customer sites as and when required.
7. Good numerical, logical, organisational and analytical skills.
8. Good understanding of IT systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
9. Ability to deliver work independently or as a team to defined deadlines.
10. Conscientious with good interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and a commitment to delivering the best customer experience.