Senior Test Design & Development Engineer

Plexus Corp.; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Livingston is seeking a Senior Test Design & Development Engineer. In this role, you will design, develop, and verify test solutions for innovative products. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and proficiency in LabVIEW and TestStand. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with extensive benefits including enhanced pension contributions and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bespoke development plan

Online learning and formal development programs

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible Hybrid Working Available

Onsite gym/discounted gym

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test design engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the full product realization process.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative test concepts and designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product life cycle.
• Create and maintain project documentation.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

Lean Sigma principles

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Automated test systems

Lab test/measurement equipment

Lab tools

Job description

We are Plexus, committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are proud to be Disability Confident. We recruit on the basis of skills and experience.

The Role

Plexus is seeking a talented and driven Senior Test Design & Development Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development and commercialisation of our innovative products, from concept to launch.

As a Test Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and verification of test solutions for our products. You will utilise your engineering expertise and creativity to create robust and efficient test systems, ensuring the highest quality and reliability of our products.

Responsibilities

• Developing innovative test concepts and designs using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Performing design creation, analysis, and verification.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the entire product life cycle, from conceptualisation to sustaining engineering.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation in accordance with quality and change management procedures.
• Actively contributing to a Lean culture by applying Lean Sigma principles to identify and eliminate waste, and improve processes.

Note: Due to the nature of project work we require candidates to hold UK nationality or to either have, or be able to go through, UK national security vetting and clearance.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of the full product realisation process (Conceptualise, Design, Commercialise, Manufacture, Fulfil, and Sustain).

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Ideally, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in test design engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in LabVIEW and TestStand
• Experience with automated test systems, functional testing, environmental testing
• A solid understanding of Lean Sigma principles and tools
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Other Qualifications & Skills:

• You will have the ability to work in a cross-discipline team environment
• Understand Structured Design
• Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and customers
• Lab test/measurement equipment
• Lab tools
• Great communication skills

Why you will love it

At Plexus, we are at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts spanning multiple industries, helping our customers create products that build a better world.

Benefits

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don't look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.