NPI Test Engineer - Lead Innovative Test Programs On-Site

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; Redruth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Three days’ paid volunteering leave

Everyone is Included Group Inclusion

Job summary

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is seeking a talented and motivated NPI Test Engineer to join our dynamic team at Cardrew Innovation Centre in the UK. The role focuses on testing new peristaltic pumps and fluid path solutions, spanning exploratory R&D tests to compliance and international standards tests on prototypes through to pre-production samples.

You will lead test programs, develop test methods, report findings, and support calibration and maintenance of the Test Hub,

Qualifications

• Engineering or scientific background required.
• Practical, hands-on engineering skills.
• Higher Education Level 4 in Engineering, Science and/or Maths.
• Sufficient MS Office experience to operate swiftly.

Responsibilities

• Lead Test Programs by following the Test Process, including writing test specifications, preparation tasks, executing test plans and writing reports.
• Manage your own time and ensure the timely completion of test programs.
• Configure experimental apparatus, pumps and fluid path solutions within safe working limits.
• Collect and store data in a controlled and secure manner, analyse complex data sets to communicate results clearly.
• Support lab maintenance tasks, such as maintaining high water quality standards.
• Calibrate analogue and digital transducers following traceable procedures.
• Safely utilise metrological instruments and hand tools.
• Operate specialist test rigs to study parameters (training provided).
• Design and build custom experiment setups and test procedures.
• Ensure compliance with WM policies (6S, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
• Use computers daily for communication, record keeping and data acquisition.
• Develop and enhance the Test Hub to help develop a Fluid-Mechanics Centre of Excellence.
• Continuously develop your professional skills with support from WM and the NPI Test Manager.

Skills

Engineering experience

Hands-on skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Higher Education Level 4 in Engineering/Science/Math

Higher Education Level 5+ in Engineering/Science/Math

Tools

Data acquisition

CAD

Calibration equipment

Job description

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is seeking a talented and motivated NPI Test Engineer to join our dynamic team at Cardrew Innovation Centre in the UK. The role focuses on testing new peristaltic pumps and fluid path solutions, spanning exploratory R&D tests to compliance and international standards tests on prototypes through to pre-production samples.

You will lead test programs, develop test methods, report findings, and support calibration and maintenance of the Test Hub,