Test & Development Engineer

myenergi Ltd; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy technology company in Grimsby is looking for SQA Test and Development Engineers. This role involves testing products during development and addressing customer-reported issues. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, experience in software quality assurance, and knowledge of programming languages. Benefits include private medical insurance, career development, and a positive working environment, making it a perfect opportunity for early-career professionals.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 days holiday increases with service

Mental Health First Aiders

Career Development & Encouragement

Employee Empowerment

Free onsite parking

Positive working environment

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Birthday Leave

Long service awards

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in software quality assurance testing as part of a team.
• Understanding of SQA testing principles and methods.
• Experience testing electrical/electronic equipment including basic fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Define test cases to cover acceptance criteria as set out in development tickets.
• Assist with white box testing and failure mode analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of executed test plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

C

C++

Java

Python

C#

LUA

Job description

The SQA Test and Development Engineers are responsible for testing our products at all stages of their development, and for investigating any problems that are reported by our customers. These tests are an essential part of our development process and you will work very closely with the firmware development team, ensuring that the test are thorough and that the results are systematically recorded and fed back to the product owners. The successful candidate will enjoy finding creative and practical solutions to problems. We're looking for someone with a deep interest in electrical and electronic devices, good attention to detail, the ability to keep accurate records and organise your work. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience in working with electrical and electronic devices, working safely at mains voltages as well as being able to carry out measurements on PCB's. This role would be ideal for a graduate engineer or someone early in their career looking to take on more responsibility and offers progression to a role in product hardware and firmware development.

Responsibilities

• As a member of one or more product scrum teams, you will participate in user story refinement sessions and take a lead role in defining the test cases to cover the acceptance criteria as set out in the development tickets.
• Communicate regularly with peers and firmware development engineers to assist with white box testing and failure mode analysis.
• Perform and maintain accurate records of executed test plans and provide in-depth detail of discovered software defects.
• Write detailed reports for the development engineers, internal customers and third parties.
• Create test scenarios to replicate and confirm reported system behaviors.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• History of performing software quality assurance testing as part of a team.
• Understanding of SQA testing principles and methods.
• Knowledge and experience of working with at least one programming language (C, C++, Java, Python, C#, LUA etc.).
• Experience of testing electrical / electronic equipment including basic fault finding.

Key Attributes and Qualities

• Inquisitive: You keep up to date with industry development and best practice, proposing new solutions for myenergi.
• Confident: Ability to make decisions where necessary and challenge the status quo where it needs to be challenged.
• Supportive: You are keen to support and mentor others, helping less experienced engineers and sharing best practice with the wider engineering team.
• Collaborative: The role involves working closely with other SQA testers as part of the scrum team. You will be open, approachable and a good communicator.
• Quality: You will be committed to quality and take a methodical approach to all testing activities.

myenergi Ltd is a progressive and innovative company with its HQ born and based right here in Stallingborough, subsidiaries based in Germany, Benelux, Northern Ireland, Australia and ambitions to open facilities right across the world. We specialise in the design and manufacture of ground-breaking renewable‑energy technology products.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 25 days holiday increases with service + Bank Holidays
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let's be there for each other
• Career Development & Encouragement
• Employee Empowerment
• Free onsite parking
• Positive working environment
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Birthday Leave - because everyone deserves a day off for their birthday, right?
• Long service awards
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - a free 24/7 UK‑based counselling helpline.

myenergi is committed to being an equal opportunity, diverse and inclusive employer. We want a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can reach their full potential without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered, and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.