Test Engineer – Prototyping & Test Rigs

Robert Bosch Group; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the outdoor and garden technology sector is seeking a Test Engineer / Technician in Stowmarket. You will work with cross-functional teams to support product development through technical testing and reporting. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, relevant experience in testing, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Competitive benefits including pension, holidays, and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Pension

25 holidays + statutory leave

Employee discounts (Perkbox)

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 3 years of test engineering experience in a relevant electro-mechanical field.
• Experience in testing mechatronics products to defined test protocols.
• Ability to read & understand 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support Outdoor and Garden teams with technical testing expertise.
• Produce appropriate test reports of results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ensure that all development and test areas are operated in accordance with Company Health and Safety practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical testing expertise

Understanding of DC electronics

Understanding of pneumatics

Advanced level of MS Excel

Python programming

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ

H&S qualification

Tools

Data loggers

CAD/CAM

PLC programming

Industrial 3D printing

Job description

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology – with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

Bosch Outdoor and Garden is an innovative, customer-driven, and rapidly growing business worldwide. Our market-leading premium products are renowned for advances in user experience that make effortless gardening a reality. We are world leaders in bringing game-changing, environmentally friendly products to the market, specializing in robotic and cordless technology.

We have a Test Engineer / Technician vacancy here in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Working alongside our cross-functional development “user-centric” teams, you will contribute to the research, design, and development of the next generation of Bosch Outdoor & Garden products.

With an exciting roadmap of new product development, Bosch Outdoor and Garden in Stowmarket is the right choice for you!

Job Description

• Support Outdoor and Garden teams with technical testing expertise.
• Organize and undertake test work in accordance with test plans.
• Produce appropriate test reports of results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Seek out developments in technology likely to enable improvements in the cost/performance of the company’s products.
• Manage samples in a structured way.
• Liaise with requestors on predicted lead times and report roadblocks in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all development and test areas are operated in accordance with Company Health and Safety practices, with particular emphasis on housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ.
• Experience in testing mechatronics products to defined test protocols.
• Experience of reading international standards and interpreting requirements regarding testing.
• Experience with interpreting engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read & understand 2D drawings.
• Understanding of DC electronics, current, voltage, loads, etc.
• Understanding of pneumatics and using this combined with PLCs to operate test rigs.
• 3 years of test engineering experience in a relevant electro-mechanical field.
• A hands-on approach.
• Able to bridge gaps between testing team and office-based development engineers.
• Working knowledge of data loggers and interrogation of data to draw conclusions.
• Experience with thermocouple installation and data interrogation.
• Advanced level of MS Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative flair.
• Pro-active and self-motivated.
• Willingness to act as a mentor to less experienced team members.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
• Qualified Electrician to latest wiring regulations.
• Experience working in cross-functional, agile teams.
• Experience in FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of acoustics.
• In-depth knowledge of testing products for EMC.
• In-depth knowledge of testing products for outdoor noise/operator ear.
• Understanding of circuit board design.
• Understanding of software programming.
• Knowledge of PLC programming.
• Experience with industrial 3D printing.
• CAD/CAM experience.
• Python programming skills.
• H&S qualification.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits and services including pension, 7x death in service benefit, 25 holidays + statutory leave, occupational health, employee discounts (Perkbox) and on Bosch goods, development opportunities, and on-site parking.