Senior HVDC Test Engineer | Manufacturing & NPI

Manpower UK Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd invites applications for a Manufacturing Test Engineer (Shift Based) in Stafford. The role supports the Test team to enhance and sustain HVDC test facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operation of test cells and equipment.

You will generate documentation, provide hands-on support, and contribute to department projects. The position involves hands-on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with IT/OT teams to integrate test software with business systems.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with high voltage safety practices and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support test infrastructure and resolve technical issues to improve test capability.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for running and maintaining test equipment.
• Assist with development of test infrastructure, procurement, and maintenance with suppliers.
• Follow calibration, maintenance, and change-management processes for test facilities.
• Contribute to NPI activities for test facilities and collaborate on PD/QA improvements.
• Work with engineering teams to define test strategies and specifications.
• Integrate test software with business software systems with IT/OT teams.
• Create training materials, SOPs, risk assessments, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve KPIs such as OEE, throughput, and FPY.
• Troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support test operators and technicians with troubleshooting and training.

Skills

Process driven mindset

High voltage safety knowledge

Troubleshooting PCB/machinery

Manufacturing test facility experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Manpower UK Ltd invites applications for a Manufacturing Test Engineer (Shift Based) in Stafford. The role supports the Test team to enhance and sustain HVDC test facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operation of test cells and equipment.

You will generate documentation, provide hands-on support, and contribute to department projects. The position involves hands-on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with IT/OT teams to integrate test software with business systems.