Test Engineer

Smiths Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Slough is seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to join its prototype testing team. This role involves designing test equipment and developing processes to ensure quality and consistency. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering qualification and skills in CAD, fault-finding, and documentation writing. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset to support prototype testing.
• Ability to create new software tools.
• Develop 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work environment and troubleshoot equipment.
• Create test plans for prototypes.
• Develop and commission test equipment.

Skills

CAD: 3D and 2D Draft

GD&T limits and fits

Good numeracy skills

Engineering fundamentals

Understanding basic electrical systems

Logical fault-finding

Documentation writing

Education

BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng qualification

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Test Engineer to join our growing team in Slough, United Kingdom. This role focuses on supporting the prototype testing team by designing and commissioning test equipment tailored to project-specific requirements and developing processes and tools to enhance consistency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe work environment, troubleshooting equipment, and creating test plans to identify and address problems with prototypes.
• Understand unique product testing requirements and identify test equipment needs.
• Assist the product teams with the creation of test plans and experiments.
• Creating written and graphed test data reports and helping to conclude the outcome.
• Present data to a wider group and provide insight on key test events.
• Create new processes and procedures.
• Creation of new software tools
• Develop design 3D and 2D designs of mechanical test equipment and assemble tools.
• Producing basic pressure & instrument diagrams (P&ID) for test setups.
• Building and commissioning of prototype test equipment.
• Work in a safe manner and understand and apply general safety practices.
• Work in an organized manner, understanding and applying 5S.
• Self‑manage own schedule, providing commitments and executing effectively.
• Contribute to team improvement projects
• Apply a methodical approach to fault finding and RCAs for both testing equipment and new products – isolation of variables.
• Documentation – Project scopes, SOPs, equipment manuals.

Qualifications

• UK: BSC / BEng / MSC / MEng qualification.

Technical Skills

• CAD: 3D and 2D Draft
• GD&T limits and fits
• Good numeracy skills
• Engineering / physics fundamentals
• Ability to understand basic electrical and pneumatic systems
• Logical approach to fault‑finding and troubleshooting
• Documentation writing

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross‑business ERGs include Veterans Pride Network, Black Employee Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc).

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

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Department / Functional Area: Engineering

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1