Senior Electronics Test Engineer (Automated Test)

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and implement automated test systems, ensuring the reliability of electronic components. You'll work in a state-of-the-art facility, utilizing advanced tools and technologies to analyze data and improve performance. This dynamic environment offers not only a competitive salary but also a wealth of benefits, including private health care, a bonus scheme, and a workplace nursery. Join a team where your contributions directly impact championship-winning technology and enjoy job satisfaction like no other.

Benefits

Private health care cover

Life assurance scheme

Workplace nursery scheme

Company contributed pension scheme

On site gym & fitness classes

Free daily food allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics or Software Engineering is essential.
• Experience with LabVIEW and TestStand for test sequences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated test systems for electronic components.
• Create test procedures and analyze data for reliability improvements.

Skills

Test system development

Data analysis

Fault investigation

Knowledge of communication protocols

Electronics design

Advanced programming (Python, C++)

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Software Engineering degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

MATLAB/Simulink

Altium Designer

National Instruments equipment

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer (Automated Test) to join Red Bull Powertrains. In our brand-new purpose-built electronics facility, we have the tools required to develop new technologies, deliver exciting research projects and above all support our dynamic team of engineers, ensuring that they flourish and realise their goals and targets.

In this Electrical Engineer role, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of automated test systems. With the purpose of analysing data and finding potential failure modes and improve overall reliability.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating and updating test procedures for electronic components
• Test system hardware development
• Test software development in LabVIEW and TestStand
• Performing the test of electronic components
• Data analysis and fault investigation
• Prepare risk assessments and follow safety procedures

To be considered, you will need:

• Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification
• Experience developing test systems for electronic components
• Experience with LabVIEW and TestStand for the development of test sequences
• Knowledge of electronic systems and working with PCBs and electronic components
• Familiar with ESD protection measures
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, and SPI
• Familiar with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, thermal cameras etc.
• Familiar with National Instruments equipment
• Track record of successful fault investigation, containment, and rectification

Additional Desirable Competencies:

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink (e.g. for data analysis and simulation)
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis (data distribution, test limits, etc.)
• Certified LabVIEW/TestStand Developer or Architect
• Advanced knowledge of additional programming languages such as Python and C++
• Electronics design (e.g. schematic and PCB layout, ideally in Altium Designer)
• Basic mechanical CAD design for test fixtures
• Experience with safety procedures for high voltage systems (up to 1000V)

Not only this is a fantastic Electronics Test Engineer (Automated Test) role, but it is also a fantastic team to work with here at Red Bull Powertrains. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, workplace nursery scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes, free daily food allowance, and a cycle to work scheme; but above all, the job satisfaction doesn’t get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to our championship winning grand prix cars.