Precision Validation & Test Technician

Novanta Inc.; Foxton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Robotics & Automation Cambridge is seeking a technically curious V&V Technician to join the team. You will design and execute tests to verify performance, reliability and compliance for inductive encoders, working closely with R&D, manufacturing and quality.

You will conduct performance, environmental and reliability tests, build test fixtures, troubleshoot hardware, and analyse data while supporting verification and validation activities with external labs.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or apprenticeship in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical/electronic or electromechanical products.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in an R&D or engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance, environmental and reliability testing.
• Build and maintain test equipment and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot prototype and production hardware.
• Capture and analyse test data.
• Support verification and validation activities.
• Work with external test laboratories.
• Contribute to design reviews and technical discussions.
• Drive improvements in test processes and automation.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical products

R&D experience

Communication

Teamwork

Hands-on

Education

HNC/HND or apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Novanta Robotics & Automation Cambridge is seeking a technically curious V&V Technician to join the team. You will design and execute tests to verify performance, reliability and compliance for inductive encoders, working closely with R&D, manufacturing and quality.

You will conduct performance, environmental and reliability tests, build test fixtures, troubleshoot hardware, and analyse data while supporting verification and validation activities with external labs.