Senior Lab Test Technician

Proactive Global; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Waterbeach is seeking a Senior Lab Test Technician to conduct product testing and lead new product development projects. Candidates should have at least 6 years' experience in a lab setting and a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field. This role demands hands-on skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience of working in a laboratory or engineering environment, ideally within an R&D function.
• Proficiency in debugging systems from the printhead to application.
• Hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn new techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute Product Test work packages within NPD projects.
• Lead experimental activity and provide feedback in project meetings.
• Create and process raw data to produce final reports.

Skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM or life sciences subject

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Printing systems

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Lab Test Technician

Location: Waterbeach

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Per Annum - Depending on experience

Proactive are currently in search of a Senior Product / Lab Test Technician to begin work for a world leading manufacturing company based in Waterbeach.

You will be required to carry out testing on company products as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that new products meets the specification and is fit for release. The role may include providing hands-on support during product development.

The Senior Engineer - Product Test will carry out testing on company technology as part of the new product development cycle within Research and Development (R&D). The primary aim of the Product Test team is to verify that a new product meets the project specification and is fit for release to market. Other activity within the role may include providing hands-on support during product development or supporting customers where required.

The Senior Engineer - Product Test will be expected to act as the Test Lead within new product development (NPD) projects, owning and delivering the test work package. The person will create test plans from project specifications and design experiments to validate or verify a new technology. They will then be expected to lead the execution of this work in the laboratory and be responsible for a high-quality output. The role will also involve processing data and writing final reports to conclude the test activity. This position is expected to be predominately laboratory based and will require a hands-on skill set alongside an organised mentality and a positive driven outlook.

The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of company technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development. The successful applicant will develop a strong understanding of company technology and will be part of a growing and exciting R&D team with many opportunities for development.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the design, execution and reporting of Product Test work packages within NPD projects.
• Lead experimental activity within projects and become a technical leader within the laboratory setting.
• Set a high standard within the laboratory for tidiness, organisation and technical output.
• Provide detailed feedback within project meetings, identifying next steps and being accountable for work achieved and actions.
• Recording and processing raw data to create concise final reports to conclude test activity.
• Operate printing equipment and software, such as stage or roll-to-roll tools.
• Set-up, operate and clean ink delivery systems and print heads.
• Lead fault finding activity to identify issues and create solutions.
• Own equipment or processes within R&D including writing documentation, such as standard operating procedures (SOP) or risk assessments (RA).
• Lead initiatives to improve Product Test capability.
• Contribute to maintaining a high-quality laboratory environment through 5S activities.
• Adherence to H&S standards at all times.

Key Challenges

• Developing a core understanding of the fundamental operating principals of company products, drive electronics, ink systems and best printing practices.
• Be able to work successfully in a dynamic research and development environment where priorities may change quickly.
• Generating high quality output, including documentation, that is understandable and repeatable.
• Creating an environment to match the desired culture - professional, energetic, innovative, vibrant.

Person Specification

• Minimum bachelor's degree in a STEM or life sciences subject (Engineering, Physics, Maths, Chemistry).
• Minimum 6 years' experience of working in a laboratory or engineering environment, ideally within an R&D function.
• Ability to investigate and analyse complex systems in a methodical way. Able to debug a system from the printhead through to a printing application as required.
• A hands-on mentality with a willingness to learn new techniques or skills.
• Confident communicator, able to adjust their style when explaining complex technical issues to peers, managers, customers etc.
• Methodical approach, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Effective team worker - able to build good relationships with the wider R&D team.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and manage time effectively.

Experience of

• Leading activity within new product development or research projects
• Proven lab experience within an engineering setting
• Experience of working successfully within R&D or engineering projects
• Familiarity with engineering best practises, such as failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) and/or Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Experience of working within the digital print industry (preferred but not essential)

How to Apply

Please contact Jemal on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.