Test Engineer

XP Power is a major supplier of critical power conversion technology to the medical, technology, industrial and defense markets. We are a fast-growing company listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are looking for self-motivated professional who thrive in dynamic environments. We are proud of and committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.

• Work with R&D for New Product Introduction Projects during and after each development stage.
• Assist sourcing/material groups to find, test and qualify new or alternative components.
• Work in conjunction with R&D in testing and qualification of alternate EOL components.
• Assist on evaluation testing required for alternative component qualification
• Coordinate with R&D for resolving testing and design issues on products.
• Analysed and recommend corrective action in case of any design failure.
• Compile failure analysis report for giving feedback to supplier / R&D for appropriate actions.
• Document, track and escalate issues as appropriate, using quality tools or similar techniques.
• Provide engineering support for all activities in testing products in factory.
• Participate in troubleshooting and trial run of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution.
• Analysed and recommend improvements to all production process and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement regarding testing and manufacturing.
• Train and develop technicians and troubleshooters to perform job correctly and on time.
• Work with test equipment suppliers on proper maintenance and upgrade of software/firmware.
• Identify latest technology and technique on power supply testing method.

• University degree or higher in a relevant engineering or science base discipline.
• Proficiency with instruments: Oscilloscope, Electronic Load, Power Analyzer, AC Source, DAQ, Multiplexers, Hi-Pot Tester and other test and measurement equipment by either manual or remote operation through a communication interface
• Knowledgeable with communication protocols: GPIB, I2C, RS485, CAN, ETHERNET, USB, etc.
• Proficiency in programming: Chroma 8000, Python, Visual Studio, Web page development tools, etc.
• Strong understanding of SMPS fundamentals
• Experience of the design and implementation of automated test systems, tool/jig for supporting test.
• Knowledge of functional testing: efficiency, load regulation, line regulation, inrush current, protection testing (OVP, OCP, SCP) , and other MCU-based calibration and verification testing.
• Experience in working as R&D, Debug Engineer, Test Engineer
• Experience in setting up and maintain test programs / fixture setup and/or modify / debug test program, revision change management, and be able to make failure analysis (FA) report.
• Relevant work experience in development and/or testing role.
• A creative and considered approach to problem solving.
• Good organisational skills, able to handle a broad and complex workload.
• Ability to gather, manage and utilize statistical data to perform analysis for test yield and production improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Works well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in troubleshooting PCBA, test setup and ATEs.