Test Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft are recruiting a Manufacturing Test Engineer for a 12-month contract in Stafford. The role supports HVDC manufacturing test facilities, driving safe operation and improving test capacity.

You will provide hands-on support, generate documentation, and back departmental projects to enhance performance. Responsibilities include maintaining test infrastructure, troubleshooting equipment, developing new tools, and coordinating with IT/OT for integrated systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a process-driven mindset with a can-do attitude.
• Strong safety practices in high voltage environments, including risk assessments and LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Support test infrastructure, resolving technical issues and developing capabilities.
• Provide day-to-day tech support for test equipment operation and maintenance.
• Assist with new test infrastructure, tools, and procurement for test facilities.
• Collaborate with suppliers/contractors for facility build, commissioning and upkeep.
• Follow change management, calibration, and preventative maintenance processes.
• Contribute to NPI activities for test facilities and update test sequences.

Skills

Process mindset

High voltage safety

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing test experience

Communication

Test specification

Travel willingness

NPD experience

Lean manufacturing

Electrical test equipment

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

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

Test Engineer (Shift Based)
Location: Stafford
Contract position: 12 months

The Manufacturing 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 - What you’ll do

• 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 issues
• Support test operators and technicians with troubleshooting, training, and day-to-day technical guidance

Skills & Experience - What you'll bring

Essential

• 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 specifications

Desirable

• 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] Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) activities
[Desirable] Exposure to lean manufacturing environment

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.