Manufacturing Test Engineer [Shift Based]

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Support manufacturing test infrastructure activities, including resolving technical issues and contributing to the development of test capability, while working in a shift-based environment to ensure continuous production support
• 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
• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
• 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
• Significant 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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No