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Junior Test Development Engineer

Overview

The role is for a part-time engineer. You will be reporting directly to the Technical Manager and your main responsibilities will include automated test system design and development. Your technical input will require you to have or acquire a good level of understanding of electrical/electronic hardware.

In order for your application to be considered, you’ll need to have experience and enthusiasm in the following areas: –

  • Electrical/electronic design principles
  • Electro-mechanical design principles
  • Experience of using LabVIEW by National Instruments
  • Understanding & following circuit schematics
  • Test & Measurement system integration
  • Conceptual design & prototyping
  • Understanding of renewable energy solutions
  • A good understanding of the key principles of automation
  • Ability to take designs from initial concept through to completion
  • Championing initiatives that will reduce the carbon costs on our planet
  • Working within and collaborating with the team

Educational & Personal Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 GCSE’s (including English/Maths/Physics)
  • *Engineering Degree, HNC/HND, or Apprenticeship Level 3/4
  • A keen and responsible attitude to work and an ability to show initiative in all responsibilities and tasks
  • Good time management skills
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good numeracy, accuracy, attention to detail
  • The ability to follow through a task to its successful conclusion
  • The ability to learn and absorb new information

Responsibilities:

  • Design of electronic/electrical equipment
  • *Ability to write software in C/C++
  • Test report writing
  • Assembly of electronic/electrical prototypes
  • Wiring of electrical assemblies
  • Specification & purchasing of components
  • Managing individual projects
  • Producing Bill of Materials (BOMs) and cost projects, and assemblies
  • Design for manufacture
  • Writing of technical literature

    *Desirable but not a requirement

You will get the opportunity to be involved in small and manageable projects for the company. Training will also be provided as part of your learning journey, from concept and specification, design through prototyping and testing in preparation for manufacture. A keen and responsible attitude to work and an ability to show initiative in all responsibilities and tasks.

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