Test Engineer

NES Fircroft; Stafford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft are recruiting an Electrical/Manufacturing Test Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stafford. The role focuses on improving and supporting HVDC test facilities, delivering hands-on support, and generating documentation for test processes and equipment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive test capability, support NPI/NPD initiatives, and ensure safe operation of test cells, while maintaining equipment and contributing to continuous improvement KPIs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in structured troubleshooting to debug PCB and machinery.
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing test facility maintenance.
• Ability to communicate ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support test infrastructure and resolve technical issues to improve test capability.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for test equipment operation and maintenance.
• Develop and implement new test infrastructure and tools.
• Collaborate with suppliers for test facility build, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Follow change management, calibration, and preventive maintenance processes.

Skills

High voltage safety

Troubleshooting

Communication

Test planning

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Power analyser

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Electrical/Manufacturing Test Engineer for our client, who are a global, industry leader in power technology.

Electrical/Manufacturing Test Engineer (Shift Based)

Location: Stafford

Contract position: 12 months

The Test Engineer will work with the Test team to improve and support the capability and capacity of the test facilities for HVDC manufacturing. They will drive and support safe and effective use of test cells by providing hands on support, generating documentation and supporting departmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing test infrastructure activities, helping to resolve technical issues and contributing to the development of test capability
• Provide day-to-day technical support for the running, maintenance, and breakdown response of test equipment
• Assist with the development and implementation of new test infrastructure and tools
• Work with suppliers and contractors to support test facility build, commissioning, and maintenance activities
• Follow and support processes for test facilities and equipment, including change management, scheduled calibration, and preventative maintenance
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities for test facilities, including requirements input, equipment procurement, and test sequence updates
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support New Product Development (NPD), issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with engineering teams to help define and develop manufacturing test strategies and specifications
• Support integration of test software systems with business software systems in collaboration with IT and OT teams
• Create and maintain training materials, SOPs, risk assessments, and other supporting documentation for test processes and equipment
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities for test processes and infrastructure to improve KPIs such as OEE, throughput, and FPY
• Carry out fault-finding, root cause investigation, and corrective actions for test equipment and process issueslli>
• Support test operators and technicians with troubleshooting, training, and day-to-day technical guidance

Qualifications

• A process driven mindset backed by a 'can do' attitude and a desire to learn
• A strong understanding of working safely in a high voltage environment, including using tools such as risk assessments, FMEA, SSoW, LOTO, etc.
• Demonstrable experience in structured troubleshooting to debug failed PCBs, machinery, test cells
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing test facility maintenance
• Be able to communicate ideas, concepts and results to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in following and improving test specification
• Experience in HV testing (2kv and above)
• Experience of automated test equipment (NI LabVIEW & TestStand)
• Demonstrable knowledge of power electronics, product manufacturing and testing

Specific Abilities:

• Able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Proactive and self motivating
• Highly competent in using electrical test equipment (oscilloscope, DMM, power analyser)
• Able to deliver work to schedule and manage multiple priorities

Willingness to travel [Desirable]

Exposure to lean manufacturing environment