Test Engineer - Mechanical

Buscojobs; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications firm is seeking a Test Engineer – Mechanical to enhance product development in a collaborative and innovative environment. Responsibilities include executing tests, analyzing failures, and evaluating products. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with mechanical test programs. The company values employee wellbeing and offers health insurance, modern facilities, and social activities. Applications close on August 20, 2025.

Benefits

Health insurance

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Social club activities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in specification, planning, and execution of mechanical test programs.
• Practical knowledge of Mechanical design principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Test preparation and execution.
• Failure identification, analysis, and correction.
• Product evaluation and input into design.

Skills

Mechanical testing

DFM

3D design tools

Proactive learning

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Testing tools

Job description

Are you ready to ignite your career and make a real impact in creating a safer world? Join Tait's innovative Engineering Team as a Test Engineer – Mechanical, where your expertise will contribute to the future of critical communications.

Sitting in the heart of our mechanical test laboratory, you'll be instrumental in supporting electro-mechanical product development and manufacturing, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Th e duties of the role will include:

• Test preparation and execution;
• Failure identification, analysis, and correction; and
• Product evaluation and input into design.

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline and at least 2 years' experience in a similar role.

As well as:

• Experience in specification, planning and execution of mechanical test programs within a product development project environment.
• Experience in developing testing tools and working with testing processes and test standards.
• Experience with plastic and rubber mouldings, die castings, extrusions, and sheet-metal, DFM, and 3D design tools, particularly Creo would be an advantage.
• Practical knowledge of Mechanical design principles and processes.
• Demonstrated skill and proactive interest in learning about new technologies and tools.

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover Letter and we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed:

Applications will close Wednesday 20th August 2025

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com