Principal Test Engineer

Rotork plc; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to lead innovative production test solutions globally. This role involves managing existing test applications, creating new ones, and overseeing a talented team of engineers. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the continuous improvement of engineering tasks and processes while providing essential training and support. With a strong emphasis on project management and technical expertise in NI LabVIEW, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values engineering excellence and is committed to shaping the future of flow control and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NI LabVIEW or similar software for test programs.
• Experience in managing projects or small teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve existing test applications and create new ones.
• Set tasks and monitor progress of a team of test engineers.

Skills

Test program creation in NI LabVIEW

Project management

Team management

Familiarity with SQL databases

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Principal Test Engineer and take charge of innovative production test solutions used globally!

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, in the role you will work as part of a larger team ensuring the continuous improvements of engineering tasks and processes.

Your key responsibilities will include managing and improving existing test applications, creating new ones for upcoming products, and overseeing source code control, testing, and release. You'll set tasks and monitor the progress of a talented team of test engineers, provide essential training and support, participate in FMEAs, define product test solution requirements, and support production sites during test equipment failures.

We're looking for someone with a strong understanding of creating test programs in NI LabVIEW or similar software, experience in managing projects or small teams, and familiarity with project management tools like Jira or Azure DevOps. Knowledge of SQL databases is also essential. If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive innovation in our global operations, apply now!

Experience Requirements:

• Understanding of creating test programs in NI LabVIEW or similar software packages.
• Experience managing projects or small teams.
• Familiar with project management software such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Familiar with SQL databases.

The Successful Candidate:

• Be accountable for source code control, testing and release.
• Set tasks and monitor progress of a small team of test engineers.
• Provide training and support for test engineers.
• Participate in FMEAs and define requirements for product test solutions.
• Support production sites in the event of test equipment failure.

Additional Information

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.

Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.

For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food - these are the flows on which our modern world depends.

Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.

Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market leadership. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.