Senior Systems Test Engineer

H-E Parts; Stone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is looking for a Senior Systems Test Engineer in Stone, UK. The role involves developing and executing test plans, collaborating with internal teams, and providing engineering solutions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Power Systems engineering and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary package and comprehensive employee benefits, including a pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company bonus scheme

Outstanding Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Personal development and career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Power Systems engineering or equivalent education.
• Experience with 2nd injection test set required.
• Strong design capability and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Provide technical support to protection team and sales.
• Prepare necessary technical documentation.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Design and Coordination

Technical Analysis

Communication Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Education

HNC or BTEC in Power Systems

Tools

Omicron

Sverker

Megger

Job description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Grid Automation team as a Senior Systems Test Engineer. You will report to our Test Manager full-time in our Testing unit in Stone, Staffordshire.

As a Senior Systems Test Engineer, experienced in conceptual and detailed design engineering, you'll provide engineering solutions to the end customer. You will develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans. In addition to managing procedures and schedules for completing systems.

You will be responsible for the testing activities and both reviewing and evaluating test requirements to ensure the test program is completed. Importantly, you will be familiar with Omicron or Sverker, or Megger sustainable energy testing equipment. You will be expected to perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare comprehensive system-level evaluations.

How you'll make an impact:

• Represent PSAC on matters associated with protection engineering.
• Provide technical support to other protection team members as required, as well as our sales and tendering team.
• To act as a focal point for customer approval activities such as Type Registration and project-specific design freezes.
• Provide technical support in evaluating customer requirements and answering associated technical queries during project deliveries.
• To comply with the protection systems design and business processes/procedures.
• Prepare documentation as required: technical specifications, reports, diagrams, test specifications, IED configurations, and design drawings, etc.
• Participate in Internal kick-off meetings to impart experience and knowledge into projects from the start.
• Conceptual and detailed design engineering - providing engineering solutions to the end customer.
• Drive Engineering timescales to a minimum, eliminate the cost of, and operate to high-quality standards throughout the project delivery phase.

Your Background:

• 5 + years within Power Systems engineering-related education or the equivalent (HNC or BTEC minimum qualification)
• Strong design and coordination capability, and experience in the engineering discipline of Power Systems.
• High Technical experience required - with an awareness of the 2nd injection test set.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external teams and customers.
• Experience within the Electricity Supply Industry
• Proven Teamwork and Collaboration skills

Why join us:

• Competitive salary package - plus company bonus scheme
• A suite of Hitachi employee company benefits, including an outstanding Pension scheme with up to 10% employer-matched contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (33 days in total)
• Personal development and career progression within Hitachi Energy. Be part of our amazing future.

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