Senior Test Design & Development Engineer

Plexus; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Livingston seeks a Senior Test Design & Development Engineer to contribute to innovative product development. The role requires expertise in test design engineering, strong communication skills, and familiarity with LabVIEW and TestStand. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and the ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with various employee benefits, including enhanced pension contributions and home working options.

Benefits

Bespoke development plan

Online learning programs

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in test design engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Experience with automated test systems and functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test solutions for products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout product lifecycle.
• Maintain project documentation according to quality procedures.

Skills

Test design engineering

Lean Sigma principles

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Overview

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely 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 utilize your engineering expertise and creativity to create robust and efficient test systems, ensuring the highest quality and reliability of our products.

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

Due to the nature of project work we require candidates to hold U.K. nationality or to either have, or be able to go through, U.K. 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’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the 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.